Old House Siding Shingles

Roofing ornamentation such as finials weathervanes and chimney pots.

Old house siding shingles.

Covering old asbestos shingles with new siding may seem like an option too but it s not easy to do safely. Nail the shingles through everything. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding. Different styles and materials for siding shingles and roofing for old houses including clapboard dutch lap and novelty siding.

The cedar shingles will absorb water. Wood metal and tile roofing. 3 peel off any paper or housewrap. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house.

Lead paint wasn t outlawed until 1978 so it s sure to be present on siding going back to the 1950s. This step is important. Inspect the condition of sheathing. Asphalt building siding became a popular building renovation alternative to painting weathered or rotted wood clapboard or wood shingle siding as early as the 1930 s becoming popular in the 1940 s and the 1950 s in north america where it was used both for low cost housing and for covering the deteriorated exterior walls of older homes.

Asbestos shingles are relatively strong but brittle. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3. Let the siding dry then prime and paint with the best exterior latex you can find. Old house journal s directory of companies specializing in the manufacture installation or repair of clapboard shingles and siding for older homes.

Usually it s just an adhesive. Apply new house wrap if it needs it.