Attaching T1 11 Siding

An experienced carpenter can put up a sheet of t1 11 almost faster than the eye can follow.

Attaching t1 11 siding.

Most of the older homes with aged t1 11 sidings present a more demanding undersurface at the time of executing repairs or replacement of sidings. One or two blows to the nail head by a carpenter who has done this task repeatedly and the the nail is solidly into the stud below. You can attach them with exterior screws or galvanized nails. However t1 11 should never actually be installed flush with the ground as this contact can increase moisture buildup and promote mold growth.

Wrap the house with house wrap or 15 mil tarpaper. Place an 8d nail every 8 inches down the wall stud behind the center of the siding using the chalk line as a placement guide. T1 11 siding can be installed using 1 5 8 inch exterior screws or 12d galvanized nails and it s best to start from the bottom up to achieve a clean seamless application. T1 11 siding is designed for installation on framing with standard 16 inch spacing.

Paint or stain the wood making sure the siding is well protected and won t succumb to any of the harm that outside moisture can cause. The traditional way to attach the sheets is with nails and a framing hammer. These studs were hammered much deeper than the present day installation studs. Pound the nails into the siding until its head countersinks into the siding s surface.