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Posted by Joe on July 17, 2007, 7:47 pm
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> >> I have a question about the installation of vynil siding over cedar
> >> plank siding. I am going to be doing the siding myself and wanted to
> >> know if it would be easier to mount a thinner plywood over the
> >> existing siding to create a smooth surface, or if I should fill the
> >> gaps with a furring strip?
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> >> Any suggestions.
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> > Putting vinyl over cedar siding is insane unless the wood is damaged
> > beyond repair. If the damage is in fact hopeless, then strip it all
> > off to the sheathing, make neceassary sheathing and flashing repairs
> > and apply Tyvek wrap. Then install vinyl per manufacturer
> > recommendations and you should have a decent looking job.
> > If the wood siding is repairable, by all means make the repairs and
> > consider getting some professional help to prepare for painting. A
> > well maintained cedar sided house will always appraise far higher than
> > one with ordinary vinyl siding. Make your choice based on your
> > perceived best value. HTH
>
> Thank you for speaking for many of us, and phrasing it much more nicely than
> I was about to.
>
> aem sends...
You're welcome.
Joe
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