Recent content by OLDummy

Sorry 'bout that! Remember I'm the old dummy. By composition I mean products like Hardie and others that are a wood/laminate/masonary(?) "man-made" panel. OR.. a better wood panel. Anything but vinyl! Thanks, Terry

UHHHHH???? We seem to be running around in circles guys. I don't plan to insulate on the outside! And there is paneling on the inside so hopefully the "fur" strips under it are "secure?"!..... so I can insulate inside. Furring seems to be questionable as to how to secure them on old block! So...

How do you intend to secure the 2x4's - that is my main concern! Terry

We're still trying to determine the best way to go! This block seems to be very "brittle".. will shatter quite easily whether nailed or pilot-screwed. I'm leaning toward gluing siding directly to the block.. with no "barrier" / insulation.. and possibly 5 nails to hold while glue sets. There...

Thanks guys.. Glenn I'm with you.. in fact after talking with our man @ HD he suggested just glue period.. especially since this is "old" block [ mid-60's.. ALL hollow.. I know because where there were old steel "channel" windows there are now 2 doorways.. to a walk-in closet and laundry...

I've been told to "fur" with 1x3 first.. foam insulate between. I've also been told that a "22" nailer will shatter the block! So you ( and others ) are suggesting screw/glue fur into block and then nail or screw siding. Thanks.. Terry

We have a 40 year old cinder block house to put siding on. Am looking at 'barn siding' in 4x8 sheets. What's the best way to install? Furring strips - nailed or screwed, etc??? Thanks everybody... Terry BTW.. we will consider other options also.. no vinyl! Thank you.