Covering Up Wood Siding

Stucco siding traditional stucco is made from building sand portland cement lime and water.

Covering up wood siding.

Having said that there are a few things that you might want to think about. Wood paneling can make a room feel a little chaotic not to mention dark musty and reminiscent of the 70s but it can also be seriously stylish when done right. Part of this higher expense is the result of the material itself but it also has to do with the installation labor as well as the volume of trim and paint required to finish the siding. Beadboard panels are an efficient economical way to get that popular tongue and groove porchy look to cover up an unattractive ceiling.

For homes with vinyl siding make sure to measure the space you need to cover. A waterproof barrier paper and galvanized metal screening are applied over wood walls before stucco is added to provide a good base for the stucco and protect the walls underneath. While whether to remove the existing wood siding is really a personal choice. It would be wiser to remove the wood siding to make certain there is no damage.

Just like vinyl siding you ll need to ensure the siding surface is completely flat either by the old siding or by adding slats to the wall. If resale of the home is a consideration be aware that covering up your logs with siding is most likely a drawback in a future sale. Compare wood and vinyl options and choose the one that best suits your budget and diy aspirations. According to the best practices manual from james hardie existing siding can be used as a substrate as long as it is in good condition meaning that it is not warped.

Make sure to drill holes into the studs of your home. In addition any signs of insect infestation will remain an issue when covering the wood with vinyl so removing the wood siding is a better option. While i would never want to see beautiful logs get covered up with siding i will say that it is possible to cover the logs with siding. The trim won t be stable enough to withstand storms.

Good quality wood siding can cost 250 more than vinyl siding of similar quality. You ll want the plywood panels to overlap the window four inches to ensure your windows won t get blown out. Any imperfections in the wall will almost always show up in the siding.