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Replacing your lap siding? Better measure first

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Replacing your lap siding? Better measure first

 

measuring siding heightNot all lap siding is the same? If you are looking to replace some water damaged siding, be sure to take accurate measurements before starting the project. Even a slight difference in dimension can make things difficult for a repair.

Taking a quick look at the siding, things may appear the same as the new material you saw in the store. But on closer inspection the measurements are a little different, the grain slightly changed, or the contours not shaped the same. It would be best to have a piece with you at the time of purchase.

Many of the large manufacturers of this sort of lap siding are no longer in business, or had to make changes to produce a better product. The original products have experienced a high level of failure that needed to be changed.

Take a good look at your siding before getting started with any siding replacement.

 

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Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Tom - I think bringing a piece with you is a great tip - that way your sure to get the right size. Enjoy your weekend!

Oct 26, 2012 11:50 PM
David Popoff
DMK Real Estate - Darien, CT
Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct

Good advice, always make sure you can get replacement materials and parts before ripping away, thanks once again for some great advice.

Oct 26, 2012 11:59 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL
You always have great advice, Tom. E joy the weekend.
Oct 27, 2012 01:27 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
Tom,I think it could get frustrating for a home owner to discover that their siding is no longer available and they are now faced with the possibility of a mismatched repair. Might be a good idea to put some extra pieces away in the attic when the siding is first purchased for any potential repairs that may come up in the future.
Oct 27, 2012 03:36 AM
Robert Butler
Aspect Inspection - Montreal West Island, QC
Montreal Home Inspector | Aspect Inspection

The best part of that advise is to take a sample with you when shopping for more.  You can not actually remember colour, and slight texture and pattern differences make a huge difference. Measurments are relatively easy.

Oct 27, 2012 03:45 AM
Steven Cook
No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA

Tom -- I just hope the company that made our siding is still around if anything happens, as they didn't leave any pieces behind when they installed it.

Oct 27, 2012 04:09 AM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Thanks Kristine. The only problem with that is you are committed to doing something soon. There will be a hole until a new piece can be found.

Oct 27, 2012 03:15 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

David, I traced the edge of a piece one time to find a match. I couldn't take the chance of not being able to find a good match.

Oct 27, 2012 03:15 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

You are so sweet Toni, thanks for the kind words.

Oct 27, 2012 03:15 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Silvia - Most of the homes with this siding are likely to be tract homes with no extra siding around. Worse yet, many of the manufacturers went through class action lawsuits, or stopped producing the material any more. Finding a exact match is very difficult unless the siding is relatively new.

Oct 27, 2012 03:16 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

There are so many things to get matched Robert, but if it doesn't fit, nothing else matters. 

Oct 27, 2012 03:20 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

I hope that the siding was done recently Steven. You might want to consider finding some now.  :)

Oct 27, 2012 03:20 PM
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