Recent content by MattM

the lower 4" in the center was pretty jacked. I was able to get it out and the new piece in pretty easily. Tore some old tar paper in the process and put a new piece up behind the old.

as I think about things...might be answering my own questions.. Just take nails out of the offending piece, then the nails on the edge of the adjoining pieces, then slide the new sheet in? Sounds better than taking everything out from the edge....

Hi Folks Well, all my years of using forums for repairs of all sorts (mostly car) and working on my house...I never joined a house repair forum. Strange, since my father was unable to do anything mechanical or repair, etc., so I've only learned by reading and talking to people in the know. So...

oh, and proper nails for re-install? 2" galvanized common?

Greetings I’m doing some trim and paint work on the south side of our house following a bathroom remodel. I have found some rot in the upper section of our siding. I assume I need to replace the board. I also assume i need to start on one end of the wall and work my way to the problem...