Restoring Old Redwood Siding

Instead you can size the replacement using the old clapboard as a template a simple technique that virtually guarantees a tight fit on the first try.

Restoring old redwood siding. Last year i bought a house my first house. Original attic vents restored. Remove the wood then the nails. When remodeling a home or other structure with old siding consider vertical grain siding as the best available replacement.

Redwood is preferred for siding and decks because of its attractive appearance unsurpassed stability and the durability of its heartwood. This means that most redwood siding is old and often in need of care. I had been looking at houses for over a year and finally found this small house in a nice neighborhood that is. You must take extra care in the preparation of the siding because it is softwood and will mar more easily than hardwoods.

All circa 1950 s vents removed and replaced with siding. Refinish and stain wood siding. Click here for more information and tips on how to restore your redwood back to the desired color by identifying the cause of the discoloration remedying the problem and to recondition the redwood to. Always caulk siding trim joints.

Section 2 repairing or replacing damaged siding single pieces of damaged wood siding can be removed by cutting the nails that hold the siding with a metal cutting saw blade. One way to care for redwood siding is to paint it. Siding repair is best done with hand tools with one exception. Forget the tape measure tom says.

Invest in time excellent materials and proper paint and your paint job will be less likely to peel. Follow the very specificnailing processes using only the approved nail types for your type of siding. Choose the best treatment redwood tends to crack and peel when treated with exterior finishes such as varnishes and polyurethanes. Wait several sunny dry days after washing before applying a protective finish.

Power tools are out for this job. To restore your redwood s color use a bristle brush to scrub the wood s surface. Siding has been replaced new siding being installed in the back old loose paint has been scraped. You can use a solution of 1 cup trisodium phosphate and 1 cup of household bleach mixed with 1 gallon of water.

Once redwood siding or decking has been cleaned and restored it is time to apply a protective finish. However left natural or with the minimal protection of poorly maintained finishes any exterior wood s appearance will change color. Always prime the ends of boards with an oil based primer before installing. Skirts on the window trim returned to what was original.

Tomorrow is light power washing and the teeny tiny repairs on the original old growth redwood begins. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube.