Old House Siding Shingles

1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.

Old house siding shingles.

Old house journal s directory of companies specializing in the manufacture installation or repair of clapboard shingles and siding for older homes. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house. This step is important. Asbestos shingles are relatively strong but brittle.

Lead paint wasn t outlawed until 1978 so it s sure to be present on siding going back to the 1950s. Then apply a breathing membrane on top of the house wrap. Covering old asbestos shingles with new siding may seem like an option too but it s not easy to do safely. Mark locations of shingle courses on pole.

Apply new house wrap if it needs it. Check the house wrap on the sheathing if it has any. The cedar shingles will absorb water. Inspect the condition of sheathing.

Let the siding dry then prime and paint with the best exterior latex you can find. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding. Different styles and materials for siding shingles and roofing for old houses including clapboard dutch lap and novelty siding. Wood metal and tile roofing.

Nail the shingles through everything. 3 peel off any paper or housewrap.