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.

How to put up wavy siding.

This allows water to get in creating rot and mold. Place shingles on the guide board and fasten them offsetting joints by at least 1 1 2 inches. 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. 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.

To install the furring strips start by cutting them to size so they run from one end of the surface to the other. 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. Attach the weatherproof underlayment to the house using a staple gun.

Everything above the garage you can see towards the gable end how wavy it is said hancock. Sandy hancock said the siding on his house seemed a little off. For vertical siding you apply them horizontally. Be sure to pay special attention to edges near any openings such as doors and windows.

Also be sure to attach the lining at the corners well. Overlap edges of the underlayment by at least 2 inches. Then he took a closer look. Siding that is severely waved or melted can leave the structure of your home exposed.

Revitalizing a southern california stucco home with artisan v groove siding by james hardie duration. For horizontal siding you apply the furring strips vertically. Transfer this measurement onto the piece of siding. Hello from southern wood specialties.

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. This is a rough cut material that has a live edge with actu. James hardie 23 867 views.