Lumber and Siding - shed
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peterr
10-14-08, 12:40 PM
Hello
My daughter's shed has ?T-11 siding. It has grooves and is 5/8" thick.
I want to shingle it but need advice.
If I cut out the rotten sections(about 7" high ) at the botom in some ares what can I replace it with? Do they still make T-11 or is there a ply wood that measures, really, 5/8. I know there is 1/4", 1/2 " and 3/4" but these would make a bump as I shingle.
If I can fix those areas evenly, should I apply tar paper to the whole sides with those round tins or should I just put the tar paper under the trim(which I will remove 1st) and let it extend about a foot under the shingles to keep rain out?
Btw, I am going to prime and paint so should I use A's or B's for shingles?
I shingled about 40 years ago but am rusty. Thanx a lot.:wave:
My daughter's shed has ?T-11 siding. It has grooves and is 5/8" thick.
I want to shingle it but need advice.
If I cut out the rotten sections(about 7" high ) at the botom in some ares what can I replace it with? Do they still make T-11 or is there a ply wood that measures, really, 5/8. I know there is 1/4", 1/2 " and 3/4" but these would make a bump as I shingle.
If I can fix those areas evenly, should I apply tar paper to the whole sides with those round tins or should I just put the tar paper under the trim(which I will remove 1st) and let it extend about a foot under the shingles to keep rain out?
Btw, I am going to prime and paint so should I use A's or B's for shingles?
I shingled about 40 years ago but am rusty. Thanx a lot.:wave:
peterr
10-15-08, 01:17 PM
With no replies I wonder if this should be in carports and garages or elsewhere?
Thank you
Thank you
XSleeper
10-15-08, 03:17 PM
I had to read your post about 4 or 5 times but I think I get what you're doing.
When you cut out the rotten areas, you can replace it with 5/8" plywood that is the same thickness as your existing siding. (there's no reason to match the siding since you are covering it all up) Once you've done that, yes I would suggest that you apply #30 felt paper to all the walls so as to protect the siding and plywood that will be underneath.
The quality of shingles you use is up to you. B's are fine if you don't mind a few knots here and there. Keep in mind that some knots may eventually get loose and fall out. Paying the extra for A may not be worth it, but only you can be the judge of that.
When you cut out the rotten areas, you can replace it with 5/8" plywood that is the same thickness as your existing siding. (there's no reason to match the siding since you are covering it all up) Once you've done that, yes I would suggest that you apply #30 felt paper to all the walls so as to protect the siding and plywood that will be underneath.
The quality of shingles you use is up to you. B's are fine if you don't mind a few knots here and there. Keep in mind that some knots may eventually get loose and fall out. Paying the extra for A may not be worth it, but only you can be the judge of that.
peterr
10-16-08, 07:37 AM
I apologize if my post was poorly written ansd thank you for taking the time to reply.
One question, please; is there a plywood that 'actually measures 5/8'? I have only heard of 1/4, 1/2 + 3/4.
Thanx a gain.
One question, please; is there a plywood that 'actually measures 5/8'? I have only heard of 1/4, 1/2 + 3/4.
Thanx a gain.
XSleeper
10-16-08, 10:18 AM
Yes, 5/8" is a common size.
fewalt
10-16-08, 06:40 PM
Why go to all the trouble of covering T1-11 siding?
Why not just get a new sheet of siding?
It lasts for years - my T1-11 siding shed was built in '93 and still holding the original solid stain.
fred
Why not just get a new sheet of siding?
It lasts for years - my T1-11 siding shed was built in '93 and still holding the original solid stain.
fred