Nammy

I'm looking for a temp fix for a section of siding removed on my house that will last the winter before I replaced the siding next spring. I removed a door and had the fix some of the rooting wood so now I'm left with a large area without protection. I have tar paper on right now but looking for something better for the winter months ahead.

DrHicks

How big is this area?

From what you're describing, if it was my house, I think I'd get a 4x8 piece of 1/4 inch plywood, cut it to fit, and nail it up. Then I'd use healthy amounts of paint and caulk to seal it up. A lower quality caulk will do a decent job of sealing, but by spring will be starting to lose the fight - making it easier to remove it.

Nammy

Thanks for the reply, I was thinking along the same lines. I wonder how that pink foam insulation would hold up installing it the same way as the plywood deal??

DrHicks

Not very well.

On the other hand, it might not be a bad idea to put some 1/2 up, then nail the plywood over the top of it. I'd use longer shingle nails to do it.

Certainly isn't going to hurt anything.

Nammy

I went with the plywood. Should be good till next spring.