Meet with the board of directors to discuss the problem and find out why the hoa is not properly maintaining the common.
Hoa not repairing rotted siding.
General repairs can be made by using pine wood.
The steps involve cutting away the rotten siding clearing out the old nails cutting the new siding to the appropriate length and fastening the siding as well as caulking it to make the siding watertight.
Recently due to financial issues the hoa changed the rules making all dry rot repair to the exterior of the buildings a homeowner s responsibility instead of an hoa responsibility.
Cutting the nails will let you remove rotted boards without damaging those your e saving.
To get at the nails carefully wedge out the bottom of the siding 1 8 to 3 16 in.
Even the most well kept wood siding is susceptible to moisture and damage which will lead to rotted wood.
If the hoa is apparently not meeting the common area maintenance and repair obligations it s responsible for under its governing documents you should attempt to resolve the problem through civil discussions with the hoa.
Paint can hide wood rot so poke the siding with the tip of the screwdriver the wood should be firm and hard.
1 from the pictures you show it appears you have lp smart siding not t1 11.
Add felt if needed before nailing the new wood on and prime the new wood on all four sides before installing it.
I might add two points.
The dangers of replacing rotten wood siding on your own.
Clear pine means the wood has no knots.
If you find a small portion of rotting wood you can prevent it from affecting the entire wood siding.
You simply have to remove the damage section and fill in that particular area.
If the screwdriver sinks into the wood you ve got a wood rot problem.
You could remove a section of the rotten wood prime a new piece all over paint it one coat then install it and finish coat it.
All other z flashing on my house is not caulked.
I think the home owner should replace the rotten wood and the hoa should paint it generally an association expense people often get mixed up on hoa and condo regime issues and this issue normally applies in a condo regime says jeff vinzani an attorney in charleston s c who represents associations.
The process of replacing rotten wood siding isn t difficult.
Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing.
Inspect the sidewall around and underneath the fascia and inside the house for signs of moisture damage and repair any rotted areas.
Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade.
Fortunately the fix is easy.
The worst choice would be finger jointed followed by a better choice of clear pine.
