While covering lap siding with vinyl is an option for some siding other varieties of lap siding can t be covered by vinyl.
Installing vinyl siding over existing masonite siding.
Have masonite on west and north side of house.
I m going to have vinyl windows and vinyl siding installed on my thirty five year old ranch home.
Generally the best idea is to remove any existing siding from your exterior walls before installing the vinyl siding.
He wants to install it over the existing masonite and says the new siding will work fine going on this way.
Many homeowners choose vinyl siding because it is relatively inexpensive easy for a do it yourselfer to install resists insects and rot and never needs.
Will install tyvek wrb.
How important is it to attach the nails to every stud which are on sixteen inch centers.
Wanting estimates on reliable siding work in kenosha wisconsin what is the best product to use when siding a house.
Installing vinyl siding over masonite.
The craneboard siding i m having installed has nailing slots for attaching to the existing masonite siding.
Should i pull and reflash windows.
One major stipulation with the james hardie siding warranty is that it specifically states that if.
Dear james the old siding is probably louisiana pacific commonly called lp siding which was sold under several different trade names.
With other siding types fiber cement engineered wood etc.
Surprisingly many vinyl siding manufacturers state that it s perfectly acceptable to install their product over old siding.
Should i put hardie plank over existing masonite siding.
Yes you can put vinyl siding over existing wood siding assuming its condition is still good.
The manufacturers specifically say that to install their product over existing siding is to void the warranty.
Removing existing siding and installing osb has several benefits such as having brand new substrate on the home and the ability to inspect the wall cavity and all framing insulation and structural integrity of the home before replacing siding.
We have talked with a contractor about installing vinyl siding.
Installing vinyl siding over wood siding.