Thanks! Yes, I watch videos like this to pump myself up to fix things at my house that I'll only ever do maybe once or twice in my life. It's good to watch people who know what they're doing, like you, and then try to copy you.
I just bought an older house with a combination of brick (lower) and hardyboard just like this ... and I have rot in several lower places, especially the detached garage which is all board. This info really helped. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. I will be doing a bunch of siding replacement on my house shortly and this video helps a lot! I was on a forum asking what nail gun people would use for siding. Got a lot of conflicting answers (although helpful) and probably started some opinion battles, but from watching how you do it a hammer and nails will probably suffice. It will also save me a couple hundred bucks that the nailer and compressor would cost so I can buy a nice chalk reel!
Hello... you have just saved me a great amount of money. Very instructional... hardest part was finding the nails and removal. Thanks for taking the time to provide this for the DIYer.....!
This is really great; thank you! We just bought an old home (b. 1900) and I'm mentally gearing up to tackle some projects on my own. This really helped me visualize and fully understand what I'm going to be doing with some of the rotten boards. Thank you.
I hope the video helps! Good luck with your projects and make sure you subscribe. I have a ton of home repair videos on the way and plenty already uploaded if you want to snoop around! Thanks for watching!
My Grandpa and Dad were great woodworkers. Grandpa did well as a home builder in the 1920"s. Dad was very intellectual and did well for himself in management. I failed miserably in showbusiness. (But I'm still trying). Dad died and I got the house. So this siding video is great for my siding repair job that needs to be done.
What did people do back in tha day before TH-cam and awesome people that go; “you know what? Someone might wanna know how to do this! And…we might a little chedda cheese too!” 😂 👍🏽 thanks gents.
I'm looking at fixing some siding and this is the exact issue I'm running into. Same material and problem and now it just seems like a much easier job to accomplish! Thank you for your video!
Hi, do you have a similar video on how to repair a rotting soffit / eave up on the roof line? I need to repair a couple of spots there and wondered if there were any differences or tips/tricks to doing that type of repair. Thanks!
Good job ! I must say that this type of siding is a pitta when it starts rotting... even the newer versions of it rot in the long-run. Such a cheap product in my book. I've seen framing rot and mid-wall boards rot too and when the process starts, it will never ever end. Now that I've said my peace loll... good video and thanks for posting.
Had concrete around garage in old house Guy took it off old concrete. He said I need to replace rotten vinyl around based of garage before pouring new concrete. Do I just use a 2" nail gun to nail the new vinyl or do I use nails?? He also said I need to water proof it with outside paint or something.
Than you for the video. Love it that you were using tools I own and not $20,000 hammers etc. LOL. I saw the video is a couple of years old. If you were doing this today would you have chosen to use the Ryobi track saw? Is it worth it for the straight line impaired?
One of the cuts was curved because the deck sagged so a track saw wouldn't work there. All of the cuts are hidden too so a track saw, although a great tool, wouldn't be necessary. If the cuts were shorter than the track saw track it could be fast, but long ones require the chalk line. If precision were needed I guess he could do a partial cut and move the track saw up and continue. You sound like a precision guy but this is rough carpentry.
I need to replace some siding pieces, my house has LP Smartside 38 series 3/8” x 12” x 16’; I can’t seem to find it anywhere. Would the 7/16” thickness work beside my already installed 3/8” pieces? Or do you have a recommendation on another product that would work in its place?
Odd Question. What brand of boots are the ones you're wearing. They look wide and I have a wide foot it's tough to find comfortable boots. I know it's an old video so no worries if you don't remember.
Hey Aaron, I don't think kilz is necessary. The siding is already primed. A high quality exterior paint would probably do just fine. Thanks for checking out the video!
Hey, Mark! I had to look up the name... here you go "SmartSide 76 Series Primed Engineered Treated Wood Siding". We got it at Lowes. Thanks for watching. Hope the video helps!
hi guys! i have a question- how much should someone charge me to: Remove metal and siding around of the 2 windows in the front of the house right side of the main entrance Remove rotten wood Install new 2x4 where needed Install new ½ plywood Install 2x8,2x6 if needed Install new cap metal, same color Wrap with Tyvek Reinstall siding please lmk! i got a quote but not sure if its good or too much
Hey Lisa! I would suggest asking another local contractor in your area for another quote. There are many factors to pricing(price of materials & labor in your area, other issues that might come up with the project if any) and someone not from your area able to look at it, might not give you a correct quote. Hope this helps! 😃
Thanks! Yes, I watch videos like this to pump myself up to fix things at my house that I'll only ever do maybe once or twice in my life. It's good to watch people who know what they're doing, like you, and then try to copy you.
We are definitely amateurs so really appreciate your expertise and knowledge, we have a lot to learn!! Thanks!
New homeowners - siding original from 1977 - desperately need this video. Thanks!!
I just bought an older house with a combination of brick (lower) and hardyboard just like this ... and I have rot in several lower places, especially the detached garage which is all board. This info really helped. Thanks!
Wow. What a nice JOB! And thank you for not putting that annoying music in your video!
Thanks for the video. I will be doing a bunch of siding replacement on my house shortly and this video helps a lot! I was on a forum asking what nail gun people would use for siding. Got a lot of conflicting answers (although helpful) and probably started some opinion battles, but from watching how you do it a hammer and nails will probably suffice. It will also save me a couple hundred bucks that the nailer and compressor would cost so I can buy a nice chalk reel!
Hello... you have just saved me a great amount of money. Very instructional... hardest part was finding the nails and removal. Thanks for taking the time to provide this for the DIYer.....!
This is really great; thank you!
We just bought an old home (b. 1900) and I'm mentally gearing up to tackle some projects on my own. This really helped me visualize and fully understand what I'm going to be doing with some of the rotten boards. Thank you.
I hope the video helps! Good luck with your projects and make sure you subscribe. I have a ton of home repair videos on the way and plenty already uploaded if you want to snoop around! Thanks for watching!
Congratulations, same here, age of home too
For anyone else wanting to know, that tool he shows for blind nail pulling seems to be a Dasco Pro 640 Shingle Ripper.
I think that this guy did a great job explaining this. It helped me out a lot. Thanks
Best siding repair video ever
Thanks so much, Jodi!!
My Grandpa and Dad were great woodworkers. Grandpa did well as a home builder
in the 1920"s. Dad was very intellectual and did well for himself in management.
I failed miserably in showbusiness. (But I'm still trying). Dad died and I got the house.
So this siding video is great for my siding repair job that needs to be done.
Thanks man, I feel like my siding skill leveled up from this
Thanks!
Hey Paul, thanks so much! I appreciate it and for watching the video!
thank you for sharing this 😊 My hubby and I went to home depot right away to this project and save money for this project in our house. thank you
I like the fact that you hand nailed the siding so you can feel if you are hitting a stud and not just shooting into the siding
Hi thanks for the video. Where to find the wood siding?
What did people do back in tha day before TH-cam and awesome people that go; “you know what? Someone might wanna know how to do this! And…we might a little chedda cheese too!” 😂 👍🏽 thanks gents.
I'm looking at fixing some siding and this is the exact issue I'm running into. Same material and problem and now it just seems like a much easier job to accomplish! Thank you for your video!
Good luck, James! Hope the video helps!
I am a single mother, i am trying to fix one part of my front house siding, this help. I will see if I can do it. Thank you.
Aren’t you suppose to leave gaps for expansion? And also put flashing behind each joint?
After watching how to do this I now can confidently say I'm going to call a professional! haha
Always!
Excellent video, very straight forward & informative, thank you
Very helpful video. I need to replace a small section. Thanks for your insights.
Hope it helps! Thanks for watching, John!
Phenomenal video. Well explained from start to finish with great tips.
Another great video, thank you again. Do you happen to have a video out on vinyl siding on replacing corners and broken pieces ? Thank you again
You HAVE to prime those cuts when installing LP SmartSide. There should also be some flashing in between butt joints.
not to mention the 3/16 gap needed on each end as well as the butt joint gap. This is going to buckle at some point.
You’re right and he should have mentioned it, but i think it will outlast the deck it’s sitting on, especially if he gets a gutter up there.
I’d like to see some follow up pics a year later.
Hey said in the beginning that it’s a temporary fix
@@daniel.weinert i think you're right my house got caulk at the joints and they're cracking so it's visible
Hi, do you have a similar video on how to repair a rotting soffit / eave up on the roof line? I need to repair a couple of spots there and wondered if there were any differences or tips/tricks to doing that type of repair. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I watched the entirety of the video, and I don't even own a house!
Thanks for this video. I have to questions: Are those hardiboards and what type of saw blade did you used to cut it with? Thank you Sir.
Good job ! I must say that this type of siding is a pitta when it starts rotting... even the newer versions of it rot in the long-run. Such a cheap product in my book. I've seen framing rot and mid-wall boards rot too and when the process starts, it will never ever end. Now that I've said my peace loll... good video and thanks for posting.
Yes I agree. Thanks for checking out the video!
Mira-tech siding, I used to sell it but I would never use it myself and I tried to steer people away from buying it
Do you have to put chalk or glue or anything or just nail it and paint later?
Great job Mr Fixing man. Enjoyed your video.
Great work as always!
Y'gotta let us know if Mike returned your chopsaw 😉!
Haha thanks, Melinda! I will let you know 😁😁
Great fix from the bottom up.
Thanks, Cheryl!
What type of nail do I use, please and thank you? An amazing video by the way.
Hey! They are actually called “siding nails”. I believe they are galvanized or have a zinc coating. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Whi not to do 2 feet plinth of cement board with nice waterproof finish along the entire deck?
Can you apply the same repair method for vertical siding as well?
Had concrete around garage in old house
Guy took it off old concrete. He said I need to replace rotten vinyl around based of garage before pouring new concrete. Do I just use a 2" nail gun to nail the new vinyl or do I use nails?? He also said I need to water proof it with outside paint or something.
Than you for the video. Love it that you were using tools I own and not $20,000 hammers etc. LOL. I saw the video is a couple of years old. If you were doing this today would you have chosen to use the Ryobi track saw? Is it worth it for the straight line impaired?
One of the cuts was curved because the deck sagged so a track saw wouldn't work there. All of the cuts are hidden too so a track saw, although a great tool, wouldn't be necessary. If the cuts were shorter than the track saw track it could be fast, but long ones require the chalk line. If precision were needed I guess he could do a partial cut and move the track saw up and continue. You sound like a precision guy but this is rough carpentry.
Excellent guys. Thanks for the Tricks.
The siding I'm finding at home depot is one large sheet. Would i just be cutting each section to fit? I cant find the single boards like you have.
Awesome vid. Thanks guys.
This is awesome I needed to see that right now, it's been 2 years on this temporary job, I bet money it's still holding in lasting.. Temporary
😆 lol
Nice job lads!
Beautiful video... Extremely well explained... Thanks 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great to hear! Thanks for checking it out. Hope it helps you if you need to do any siding!
I need to replace some siding pieces, my house has LP Smartside 38 series 3/8” x 12” x 16’; I can’t seem to find it anywhere. Would the 7/16” thickness work beside my already installed 3/8” pieces? Or do you have a recommendation on another product that would work in its place?
Would you vinyl over old wood or strip?
Beautiful work!
What kind of siding is this and where did you purchase it?
And I thought I’ve seen em all. 🤔
I did get to it from fixer 2 though so that’s pretty cool.
hi there, what is the name of the pry bar you used to remove the hidden nails?
Odd Question. What brand of boots are the ones you're wearing. They look wide and I have a wide foot it's tough to find comfortable boots. I know it's an old video so no worries if you don't remember.
Great video it gives me confidence.
Why do you nail and not screw in siding? I have to replace mine as well and this video will save me. Thanks.
Great work! Thanks for the tips! 👌👍
Did you use galvanized nails?
Yes, I used galvanized siding nails. Thanks for watching!
If I ever own a house I'd be wanting you to do repairs excellent work on all vids I have seen😁
Thanks so much, Beth! I really appreciate that!
Where did you buy your long nail-removal tool? (There are a bunch of these on Amazon, but none of them are approved by all buyers.)
Nice instruction 😊
Great work!
Fantastic video
Thank you! Hope it helps if you ever do something like this! Thanks for watching!
are you using a drill or impact?
hey John, I got that same shirt. 2006! 💪🏽
Great help!
Thanks for the ideas !!
Why copper flashing? Would aluminum work?
Superb work, as usual 👏
Great video and very helpful thanks!
Glad it helped!
From the video, previously it was nailed at the bottom of each siding. Why do you nail on the top of the each siding?
Great video amazing thanks
So helpful thank you!
Good job !
Your videos r the bomb
Where can I buy it from
Greetings from Chile... ❤❤❤
Hello, Mar Estrella! Thanks for stopping by!!
Are you painting with Kilz?
Hey Aaron, I don't think kilz is necessary. The siding is already primed. A high quality exterior paint would probably do just fine. Thanks for checking out the video!
Apologies.
@@aaronvickers8454 No apologies necessary, Aaron!
Thank you so much! We'll done explained.
Where can i buy one of tjose blind nail pullers
Appreciate the valuable info, thanks a lot!
No problem! Hope it helps! Thank YOU for watching!
why didnt you put tyvek behind the first part you replaced?
Well done mate
Did Mike return the chopsaw?? 😄
Thank you!
You are the king
Love you videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
What type or name of this siding?
Hey, Mark! I had to look up the name... here you go "SmartSide 76 Series Primed Engineered Treated Wood Siding". We got it at Lowes. Thanks for watching. Hope the video helps!
I love your show
Thanks
Beautiful.
Thank you!!!
thanks
Where u get sliding from
We got this siding from lowes…
DIY thanks sharing
The Fixer 👍
good job
Can you provide de nails information please
No gutters in Massachusetts. Wow!
hi guys! i have a question- how much should someone charge me to:
Remove metal and siding around of the 2 windows in the front of the house right side of the main entrance
Remove rotten wood
Install new 2x4 where needed
Install new ½ plywood
Install 2x8,2x6 if needed
Install new cap metal, same color
Wrap with Tyvek
Reinstall siding
please lmk! i got a quote but not sure if its good or too much
Hey Lisa! I would suggest asking another local contractor in your area for another quote. There are many factors to pricing(price of materials & labor in your area, other issues that might come up with the project if any) and someone not from your area able to look at it, might not give you a correct quote. Hope this helps! 😃
What happened to the Copper flashing?