How To Put Up Wavy Siding

There s no way to straighten out siding panels that already have started to warp but leaving this problem unattended can create the possibility of bigger problems.

How to put up wavy siding.

Putting up furring strips will help even out the surface you re working on so the metal siding doesn t look wavy. This week we hit on a very rustic item in wavy pine siding. Then nail them to the surface you re working on leaving 16 inches 41 cm between each strip. Everything above the garage you can see towards the gable end how wavy it is said hancock.

Be sure to pay special attention to edges near any openings such as doors and windows. Siding that is severely waved or melted can leave the structure of your home exposed. Transfer this measurement onto the piece of siding. This is a rough cut material that has a live edge with actu.

Attach the weatherproof underlayment to the house using a staple gun. How to correct wavy siding. Attach vertical pieces to a long straight guide and attach to the wall as shown. Measure the height of the piece you need to cut by butting a scrap piece of siding beneath and above the window and marking the necessary height leaving an additional 1 4 inch 0 6 cm of clearance.

Revitalizing a southern california stucco home with artisan v groove siding by james hardie duration. Hello from southern wood specialties. Also be sure to attach the lining at the corners well. To install the furring strips start by cutting them to size so they run from one end of the surface to the other.

James hardie 23 867 views. Once you have built up the corners by about 10 courses snap a chalk line to mark the bottom of the next course. For horizontal siding you apply the furring strips vertically. Place shingles on the guide board and fasten them offsetting joints by at least 1 1 2 inches.

This allows water to get in creating rot and mold. Sandy hancock said the siding on his house seemed a little off. Slip small pieces of shingles called shims behind the furring strips to even out the high and low spots so the overall surface will be completely flat.