While shake and shingle siding are most often associated with cape cod style homes they can add instant character to any style home anywhere.
Replacing shake shingle siding.
When you replace one look for an underlying cause to the damage.
Each shape style provides its own unique feel.
Cedar shakes come in several natural colors depending on which kind of cedar tree it s cut from.
6 cut a replacement piece to fit exactly.
Add style and character to your home s exterior with unique shapes and colors.
Select rigidshake tm or historic collection to complete the look.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding.
Shake and shingle siding.
Step 1 inspect the siding.
However as with all shingle sidings parts of the shingle may become loosened by strong winds or a severe rain storm.
2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house.
These are the shingles that you will eliminate and replace with a new shingle.
While vinyl cedar shake shingles are a popular option the vinyl shakes price can quickly add up between the initial installation maintenance and any necessary replacement or repairs.
These can look unattractive but you don t need to worry as small numbers of shingles can be easily.
1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.
Mark locations of shingle courses on pole.
When replacing a piece of tongue and groove siding cut the back side of the groove edge off.
Cedar shake siding cost.
If a rogue rock or ball of hail isn t to blame for your broken shingle you might have a bigger problem on your hands.
Cedar shake siding costs between 4 and 8 per square foot installed.
By accenting your gable areas you can add personal style to your home.
A typical 2 000 square foot one story house will cost 5 700 to 11 500 for professional installation.
In addition although vinyl shakes offer some amount of durability even the best vinyl shakes will become worn warped or broken over time.
5 repair any cuts or tears in the building paper beneath the siding by spreading roofing cement over them with a putty knife.
In some cases a cedar shake may bend outwards or inwards.