Historic Wood Siding 117

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Historic wood siding 117.

For preservationists historic home aficionados and home remodelers that specialize in historic home renovations authenticity is key and this means sourcing the right type of siding from the right era. Bevel siding and bungalow siding are 20th century versions that are generally resawn from boards producing random grain to obtain widths of 8 and more. 117 lap board was the preferred siding for many prairie style homes as it provides dressy curb appeal while adhering to typical prairie style love of horizontal lines. 117 wood siding repaired and replaced.

The first step is to speak with people at your local society and in most cases engineered wood is deemed a suitable replacement for the original wood siding. It looks exactly like a log but requires 75 less wood. This lap siding is sold by the linear foot. Gainesville tx 76240 940 665 6000.

It is stocked in random lengths. Kiln dried means you can paint if immediately. Remove the wood then the nails. 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.

This item is not available for shipping. Power tools are out for this job. Forget the tape measure tom says. But most historic homes in the u s.

Log cabin siding log cabin siding allows you to integrate the rustic charm of a log home with conventional frame construction. We also consistently stock 1 x 6 treated 117 siding aka teardrop siding that has been 1 kdat kiln dried after treatment. Discount quantity breaks are available for this siding at 150 300 600 and 1 000 linear feet tiers. They re governed by local historic societies which have their own regulations for siding replacement.

3 4 in x 5 1 2 in note. Siding repair is best done with hand tools with one exception. Scraped wood is old primed is new. Historical wood siding product offerings.

Manufacturers recommend nailing modern resawn bevel siding through a single board to allow for wood movement at left. All types of siding have their advantages and disadvantages.