So a small section of siding trim (which is very close to the window) has rotted. I have chiseled and sawed away the rotted wood.
Photos of the rot after some sawing and chiseling:
http://imgur.com/a/bR5de/layout/grid
So now I'm looking to fix this before winter hits. I'm located in Eastern Ontario, so lots of snow, and the wall is north facing.
Here is my plan, please let me know if I'm missing anything crucial:
1. Insert a piece of wood, 4 1/8th of inch in height and cut to size, into the vertical trim gap. Caulking will be applied to the back, top, and bottom of the wood piece. Nailed it in with 6d penny nails. (making sure to nail to the wooden sheath, not the metal drip edge).
2. For the small area to the bottom left, either cut out a rectangle section, and insert another piece, or fill in the gap with epoxy wood filler. Still deciding.
3. Caulk and repaint.
Rough MS paint sketch up of the plan: http://imgur.com/I6nkERW
Now, I just have a few questions:
A. looking at 4th and and 5th picture, it looks like the bracket that is used to hold the under-window sidings has a gap in it due to the way it is nailed. There is also a gap that go directly into the walls. I suspect this might be one of the areas where moisture is coming in. When the wind is blowing in the right direction, the water falls into the bracket, and then flow towards the trim/sil, causing the rot.
The holes are slightly bigger than my index finger. What would be the best way to seal the hole so water can't get in anymore. Can I just fill the section with huge amount of caulking before nailing in the piece of wood? What about window insulation foam?
B. Would it be worth while to put in some adhesive flashing tapes or tar paper at all the places where I can? The trim is close to a window, but they are not quite window trims. I noticed that there is some old left over tar-paper that has already disintegrated.
C. What caulking would everyone recommend? I have Dap Alex plus silicon. The can says interior and exterior, as well as water proof. Just wondering if anyone would recommend any better alternatives? I live in Canada, so selection might be limited by that.
D. I might need to redo the entire trim or panel later down the line. How difficult would it be to remove epoxy wood filler and construction adhesive from wood sheathing and metal drip edges down the line?
Thanks.
Photos of the rot after some sawing and chiseling:
http://imgur.com/a/bR5de/layout/grid
So now I'm looking to fix this before winter hits. I'm located in Eastern Ontario, so lots of snow, and the wall is north facing.
Here is my plan, please let me know if I'm missing anything crucial:
1. Insert a piece of wood, 4 1/8th of inch in height and cut to size, into the vertical trim gap. Caulking will be applied to the back, top, and bottom of the wood piece. Nailed it in with 6d penny nails. (making sure to nail to the wooden sheath, not the metal drip edge).
2. For the small area to the bottom left, either cut out a rectangle section, and insert another piece, or fill in the gap with epoxy wood filler. Still deciding.
3. Caulk and repaint.
Rough MS paint sketch up of the plan: http://imgur.com/I6nkERW
Now, I just have a few questions:
A. looking at 4th and and 5th picture, it looks like the bracket that is used to hold the under-window sidings has a gap in it due to the way it is nailed. There is also a gap that go directly into the walls. I suspect this might be one of the areas where moisture is coming in. When the wind is blowing in the right direction, the water falls into the bracket, and then flow towards the trim/sil, causing the rot.
The holes are slightly bigger than my index finger. What would be the best way to seal the hole so water can't get in anymore. Can I just fill the section with huge amount of caulking before nailing in the piece of wood? What about window insulation foam?
B. Would it be worth while to put in some adhesive flashing tapes or tar paper at all the places where I can? The trim is close to a window, but they are not quite window trims. I noticed that there is some old left over tar-paper that has already disintegrated.
C. What caulking would everyone recommend? I have Dap Alex plus silicon. The can says interior and exterior, as well as water proof. Just wondering if anyone would recommend any better alternatives? I live in Canada, so selection might be limited by that.
D. I might need to redo the entire trim or panel later down the line. How difficult would it be to remove epoxy wood filler and construction adhesive from wood sheathing and metal drip edges down the line?
Thanks.
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