What do you put underneath clapboard siding?

• <div><p>You cannot install clapboard siding on a bare, unprepared surface. Clapboard siding requires a clean, sturdy base made from plywood or similar materials, sometimes called backerboard. Then, it needs an underlayment or sheathing, a moisture membrane to help protect the exterior wall.</p><p>Note that sometimes clapboard siding is caulked as it’s installed for additional protection. We don’t suggest this: Caulking the siding can trap moisture inside the clapboards and lead to moisture damage over time. The siding needs some space to “breathe,” especially in rainy weather.</p></div>

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Q: Can you put new wood siding over old wood siding?

• <div><p>There are several highly durable types of siding that you can build right on top of without removing it, with wood being one of them, provided it's in excellent condition. However, a common reason for siding replacement is to eliminate materials that are in poor condition, making installing new wood siding over old not recommended. Additionally, the cost of adding siding over existing siding can increase costs to between $7 and $13 per square foot.</p></div>

Q: Can I use bleach to remove mold from siding?

• <div><p>While bleach can be effective in killing mold, it may not fully remove mold stains from siding. Additionally, bleach can be harsh and may damage certain types of siding. It's recommended to use specialized mold cleaners or natural alternatives that are safe for your specific siding material as a part of your regular <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-maintain-your-siding-s-beauty.htm">siding maintenance</a>. </p></div>

Q: How can I tell if I have siding or cladding?

• <div><p>If you have stucco on the outside of your home, it&rsquo;s technically considered cladding and not siding, but beyond that, it&rsquo;s impossible to tell without a little digging. Without damaging the siding material, expose part of it to see if there&rsquo;s an air gap between the siding and your exterior wall. If there is, you have cladding. If the siding is affixed directly to the exterior wall, you have a simple siding system. </p></div>

Q: What are the cons of insulated vinyl siding?

• <div><p>The biggest con of insulated vinyl siding is that it&rsquo;s more expensive than traditional vinyl siding. If you&rsquo;re hoping to save costs on your siding project, you&rsquo;ll have better luck finding budget-friendly vinyl siding, which can cost as little as <b>$2 per square foot</b>, installed.</p></div>

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Eric did a great job on both my garage and house metal roofs which included a lot of sheeting underneath. Was very good at communicating and got the work done quickly at a great price. Highly recommend!
Eric Gustafson
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Reviewed in July 2024
Very professional and after work was done they cleaned around the house.I am 72 years old and never seen a crew working so efficiently removing and replacing a roof. The house is 44X28 4.5 pitch done in just 8hr then they cleaned all around the house. They are the best. Thank you Jason and...
Independent Roofing & Siding Co Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2024
Removed ugly wood paneling on bedroom wall, hung drywall, painted all three bedrooms and living room, painted and installed new trim. I am thrilled with the promptness and precision of JCâ s work. A pleasure to work with this professional company!
JC Painting and Maintenance
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Reviewed in November 2023
Also installed 2 rubber roofs. Excellent work.
FLAT OUT PROFESSIONAL ROOFING LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
I bought a new house that failed it's electrical inspection. So I knew it would be bad but when my father, a retired electrical maintenance man, told me to call in the pros, I knew it was worse that I expected. I had active sparks in the panel, shorts in overhead lights, no ground poles,...
Webb Electric
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Reviewed in November 2022
St. John Electric is fantastic. They came out right away. Went through what needed to be fixed, options to fix the problem and how much it would cost. As a realtor, I am picky about who I use and recommendâ ¦ Kevin was great!!! He will be my go to Electrician.
St. John Electric
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Reviewed in October 2022
He showed up when He said He would and got right to work. Did a top notch job. I have no complaints. Roof turned out great.
EDI PAINT LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
Zack, Chris Jr, and team mates did a fantastic job painting our large foyer which included, 18 ft walls and ceiling, staircase walls, and a 2d story ceiling. They worked well together as a team. They were all very professional, polite, and courteous. All dialogues ended with a Yes Sir, No...
Southside Painting
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Reviewed in April 2020
It's been 2 years since I had my new roof put on. I choose the rustic shingle style and it looks like a million bucks. I love it as you can tell. The only down side is that I have three dogs and in the winter when the snow slides off the roof it makes a loud noise and scares them.
American Metal Roofs of Northern WI, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
Eric was prompt and efficient! Educated me on a lot of things and gave me a good idea of where we stand with purchasing our home in terms of what needs to be fixed by seller and what is an easy diy fix. The entire time he made sure I knew what he was looking at and the outcome of that item (i.e....
Accredited Home Inspectors, LLC
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Robert J Johnson Construction

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"I do all of my own painting that is my trade use to own my own business I would like to get my business license agent in Michigan I had one in CA the name is Boger and son's"

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"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."

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Insight Contracting Solutions LLC

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"If I could check 10 â I would have!!!! The service and work quality, excellent!!!! I WOULD differently hire him again!!!!"

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Custom Contracting Services

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We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Weaver Contracting

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Noah Weaver is a well established company in (CITY),\nwhich serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in\ncustomer service as well as professionalism. We pride ourselves on\nintegrity so our work speaks for itself. Call us for your next job.

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Martin's remodeling

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Siding questions, answered by experts

There are several highly durable types of siding that you can build right on top of without removing it, with wood being one of them, provided it's in excellent condition. However, a common reason for siding replacement is to eliminate materials that are in poor condition, making installing new wood siding over old not recommended. Additionally, the cost of adding siding over existing siding can increase costs to between $7 and $13 per square foot.

While bleach can be effective in killing mold, it may not fully remove mold stains from siding. Additionally, bleach can be harsh and may damage certain types of siding. It's recommended to use specialized mold cleaners or natural alternatives that are safe for your specific siding material as a part of your regular siding maintenance.

If you have stucco on the outside of your home, it’s technically considered cladding and not siding, but beyond that, it’s impossible to tell without a little digging. Without damaging the siding material, expose part of it to see if there’s an air gap between the siding and your exterior wall. If there is, you have cladding. If the siding is affixed directly to the exterior wall, you have a simple siding system.

The biggest con of insulated vinyl siding is that it’s more expensive than traditional vinyl siding. If you’re hoping to save costs on your siding project, you’ll have better luck finding budget-friendly vinyl siding, which can cost as little as $2 per square foot, installed.

You cannot install clapboard siding on a bare, unprepared surface. Clapboard siding requires a clean, sturdy base made from plywood or similar materials, sometimes called backerboard. Then, it needs an underlayment or sheathing, a moisture membrane to help protect the exterior wall.

Note that sometimes clapboard siding is caulked as it’s installed for additional protection. We don’t suggest this: Caulking the siding can trap moisture inside the clapboards and lead to moisture damage over time. The siding needs some space to “breathe,” especially in rainy weather.

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