03/10/2025
HAPPY DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!!
Yes, once the rains have stopped and the sun has returned it's time to get outside with those garden tools and paint brushes. Getting that lawn and those gardens in shape and maybe a fresh coat of paint on the house trim. The bigger project would be to repaint or replace older wood siding. Upon close inspection you might notice that your wood siding has cracked, splintered or cupped. The attached photos identify this problem and how to properly fix it. If the existing siding is beyond repair then the following is recommended; The best and "up to code" approach is that after the siding is removed and the exterior walls have been gift wrapped with *TYVEK or similar wall membrane a rain screen is installed which creates an air cavity behind the siding for any moisture buildup or sweating to travel and drain. The airflow behind the siding will also keep it from deteriorating over time. That, proper flashings and a bug screen are the way to go. Whether *Hardie, wood or vinyl siding, we share a few examples of different applications. In the case of wood siding we all too often find that the existing siding has not been primed first on the backside even though there have been several coats of paint or stain applied to the front. After a good rainstorm the moisture in the siding gets drawn out by the sun and the cupping starts to occur. Cedar siding can also "bleed" through the stain or paint, so priming the back and also the front, if painted, is highly recommended. If large quantities need to be primed or prestained, and you have the room, spraying is ideal, but messy. For smaller jobs Vandercraft prefers to brush or roll on. Both oil and latex primers are available and depending on the severity of bleed-through they have you covered. Let Vandercraft tackle this job for you so no paint, primer or stain is spilled at your place.
