If the shingle already has flashing on it the kickout flashing has to slip beneath it and you ll have to loosen or remove siding to do this.
Replacing rotten wood siding.
Using a strong flashlight check the attic for discolored wood.
Depending on the level of rot you may have to replace rotted wood before you can install vinyl siding.
Find out if you have to replace rotted wood before you install vinyl siding with help from a.
Add felt if needed before nailing the new wood on and prime the new wood on all four sides before installing it.
Check the wood members in a basement or crawl.
To ensure water can t get in to rot the siding again you have to seal it.
Seal these joints.
Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them.
Even the most well kept wood siding is susceptible to moisture and damage which will lead to rotted wood.
Remember to use your finger to coax the caulk into the seams.
If you find any perform the screwdriver test.
The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and.
If you find a small portion of rotting wood you can prevent it from affecting the entire wood siding.
Gap at corner and butt joints.
Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves.
Install the kickout flashing underneath the first shingle photo 1.
Advertisement if your home has wood siding examine the siding around and beneath the windows for signs of swelling or discoloration.
The process of replacing rotten wood siding isn t difficult.
Now you just need to make the new wood siding match the old rotten wood siding.