The T-111 siding on my shed was beginning to rot near the ground. I wanted to repair it on the cheap, but in a way that would still be weather-resistant.
I’ve always when other BT’ers have posted step-by-step pictures of various projects, so I decided to do the same. Here is a pictorial sequence of my repair.
This is the before shot. You can see the T-111 damage near the ground.
A closer look at the damage.
And the damage was more than skin deep.
I removed the trim boards and removed 16″ of the siding. I used a chalk line to make a straight line, then plunge-cut with a circular saw. The last few inches required a reciprocating saw.
Here’s a closer look at the siding that’s been removed. There’s some rot on the sill plate too, but I figure it’s good for another 10 years at least.
The replacement siding is 1/2″ hardibacker. As long as I don’t run into it with my lawnmower, it should hold up the the elements. In this picture, I’ve set up a straight edge set back from my mark using a piece of 1 X 2 PVC trim.
Here, the reason for the setback of the straight edge should be obvious.
I installed a piece of PVC trim below where the siding was cut. This piece let’s me transition to the cement board and also gives me a nice place to caulk.
The trim pieces that I removed need to be re-installed, but I’ll need a dado where they overlap the PVC trim.
Several passed with a circular saw set to the right depth…
and a chisel…
completes the dado.
A little caulk…
and, except for painting, it’s all done.
I actually think it looks better like this, but that’s just a happy coincidence. Anyway, I hope this provided momentary amusement.
On a side note, it’s funny how much I feel like I’m at work when I do these sorts of projects at my own place. Fortunately, I like my job.
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That's gonna look nice when it's painted. Your shed now appears to have a poured wall foundation.
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Don, just a safety reminder. Don't push that chisel when you've got flesh on the possibly receiving end.
The repair looks nice. I'm sure with the history of T-111 these photo's will come in handy.
Did you use any Z-metal to flash the transitions?
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Wow, start to finish all in one post.
you work quick! <G>
Thanks for putting it up.
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GREAT POST, GOTTA BE IN THE TOP TEN OF ALL RESPONSES!
EDIT- put it in big type!!
Edited 6/25/2008 3:31 pm ET by junkhound
He has it in normal font size. You didn't shrink yours, did you? With IE, if you hold the ctrl key down and roll the mouse wheel back or fwd, it makes the font larger or smaller.
jt8
"A little 'enthusiasm' and all problems seems small!"
Looks like water damage. Was it water running off the roof, bouncing off the crete around the shed and back up onto the t1-11? If so, wouldn't a stretch of gutter and downspout have redirected it?
Did you get the new bit painted yet? Where's our pic?
jt8
"A little 'enthusiasm' and all problems seems small!"
LOL!
No, it's not painted yet. I haven't decided if I'll just make it all one color or paint the "foundation" darker. I'll post back with a pic later.
I think you're right about how the water damage occurred since it's only on the sides. It was easier, and I think more attractive, to fix it this way rather than using gutters.
I didn't use any flashing since it's just a shed, but if it were a house, flashing is a good idea. Also, for a house, it should be backed up with sheathing since a good wack can easily damage it the Hardibacker.
For those of you for whom the thread is not complete until the final "after" shot, here's a picture of the shed with paint:
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Thanks. Like to see the completed project.
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Hey Don-
It looks like the water was wicking up some of your studs. Did you replace/sister those too? Or are you confident with the outside repairs no more water will reach the studs to rot them further??
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Yes, there is some damage to the studs and the sill plate. I don't expect it to stop, but I do think it will be much slower now that I've repaired the siding.
The shed is already 15 - 20 years old. I figure it's good for another 10 at least.