Recent content by Jay59

Thanks for all the resources, I'll check the out tomorrow. I started a new topic about have stone/brick 7" and down on the house - http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f34/adding-stone-bottom-during-residing-job-9812/

I'm not sure if this needs to be in the siding or the masonry section. I'm in the planning stage of residing my house. One issue I have is in the front of my house the wood siding goes all the way to the ground. To fix this I want do a stone or brick to about 7" above the ground and then...

There are let braces through out the house. We checked those when we had the inside of the house gutted. Currently there is nothing behind the siding, this is the main reason for considering taking the old siding off so we can place osb to sure up the structure. I've already experienced...

Thanks for the advice. I will probably do as you suggested since it is my house. We've already gutted this section of the house and fixed the insulation problems, but I think it will be easier to work around the windows with the old siding gone. -Jeremiah

I need some advice on residing my house. I've decided to go with hardie siding. I currently have wood siding directly attached to the studs. Would it be best to remove the wood siding or plywood directly over it then install the new siding? I believe it would be best o remove the old, but I...