Historic Wood Siding 117

3 4 in x 5 1 2 in note.

Historic wood siding 117.

They re governed by local historic societies which have their own regulations for siding replacement. Historical wood siding product offerings. Log cabin siding log cabin siding allows you to integrate the rustic charm of a log home with conventional frame construction. Discount quantity breaks are available for this siding at 150 300 600 and 1 000 linear feet tiers.

It looks exactly like a log but requires 75 less wood. For preservationists historic home aficionados and home remodelers that specialize in historic home renovations authenticity is key and this means sourcing the right type of siding from the right era. We specialize in patterned and unique profiles and can special order your specific needs. Aren t in the national register.

117 lap board was the preferred siding for many prairie style homes as it provides dressy curb appeal while adhering to typical prairie style love of horizontal lines. Scraped wood is old primed is new. We also consistently stock 1 x 6 treated 117 siding aka teardrop siding that has been 1 kdat kiln dried after treatment. This item is not available for shipping.

Kiln dried means you can paint if immediately. The first step is to speak with people at your local society and in most cases engineered wood is deemed a suitable replacement for the original wood siding. Gainesville tx 76240 940 665 6000. Bevel siding and bungalow siding are 20th century versions that are generally resawn from boards producing random grain to obtain widths of 8 and more.

But most historic homes in the u s. Manufacturers recommend nailing modern resawn bevel siding through a single board to allow for wood movement at left. The overlap ensures tight insulation against weather and eliminates the need for chinking between logs. All types of siding have their advantages and disadvantages.

Remove the wood then the nails. Milled to pattern 117 southern yellow pine board an economical yet strong wood s4s finishmeets spib grade 2 standards nominal size after milling and sanding. Instead you can size the replacement using the old clapboard as a template a simple technique that virtually guarantees a tight fit on the first try. Power tools are out for this job.

Siding repair is best done with hand tools with one exception. It is stocked in random lengths.