Non-wood siding panel

[theoldwizard1]

I need to build a small custom shed (3x6? 4x8?, maybe 6' interior) to fit and odd space in my yard (between my house and a chain link fence). It will look a lot like a tall garbage can storage locker, but it has to open on the narrow end.

I like the look of T1-11 siding, but I hate the fact that is self destructs in less than 10 years in our climate. I also like board and batten, but I am not going to cut up that much fiber cement board !

Suggestion ?

 

[BillK]

Real wood T111 will outlast you if you prime and paint it properly and keep up on doing the same every 10 years or so The T111 on my house is 45 years old and has only been painted once. The same on my detached garage is probably 40 years old and I let it go too long and I do need to replace the sides where water has splashed off the roof but that is my fault. It has not been painted since I built the garage.

That being said I know several guys that have used LP Smartside and it seems to be a good product also.

LP SmartSide vs. T1-11 Siding for Sheds | Ulrich

In this article, Ulrich discusses the differences between LP SmartSide and T1-11 Siding for your shed and how to choose between them.

www.ulrichlifestyle.com

 

[captain14]

Make sure you elevate the shed so the wood doesn’t get splash back from rain hitting the ground. The wood has to stay dry also so don’t block air circulation.

 

[finn]

My shed is plywood T111, and is still solid thirty years after I built it. Keep it out of the dirt.

I have also had good luck with the LP Smartside on a gable.

 

[Barnabas]

Ensure the bottom edge of the T111 siding is painted. That’s where the splashed up water gets in and soaks through.

 

[Jackfre]

I just finished a 6x8 shed. Teh two walls against the fence are T-111. I built the two walls against the fence in the 111 went back for the rest and found that 111 is $80/sheet and the Hardi was $55. I hate cutting the Hardi but love the way it takes paint and the way it looks when done so the two exposed walls are Hardi. I have the Bostitch coil nailer so it goes up easily. I cut the sheets of both off the back of the PU and kept the dust away from the house. I use a Milwaukee M 18 saw for both.

 

[speed bump]

Smart side or whatever equivalent your lumberyard sells. I have T-111 on my garage and whatever they sold 45 years ago masonite siding on my house. The T-111 wherever it was exposed to wind and snow is shot. The house on the same sides is in great condition still.

As far as board and batten. Go full sheets and throw down battens to get the look.

 

[dcg9381]

I also like board and batten, but I am not going to cut up that much fiber cement board !

Suggestion ?

How much do you think you have to cut up? It's sold in 4'x8' sheets. You simply trim it (I'd use PVC) to cover the sheet gaps and have it look consistent. This is what we used:

 

[Bert_]

Tin

 

[dcg9381]

Tin

R-panel isn't a bad idea.

 

[CraigStu]

How about pvc sheet. I found that Lowes sells in in 3/8"x4'x8' sheets. It's white. It can be painted but I'd stay w/ the white. Like board and batten? Cut an extra sheet into 1.5-2" strips. It isn't real strong but plenty strong as siding and it is pretty long term.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Royal-Moul...8-in-x-8-ft-Common-Board-PVC-Board/1001854024

 

[nadogail]

How much do you think you have to cut up? It's sold in 4'x8' sheets. You simply trim it (I'd use PVC) to cover the sheet gaps and have it look consistent. This is what we used:

If I were to build a new shop, every wall would be covered with Harde Board.

 

[nadogail]

How about pvc sheet. I found that Lowes sells in in 3/8"x4'x8' sheets. It's white. It can be painted but I'd stay w/ the white. Like board and batten? Cut an extra sheet into 1.5-2" strips. It isn't real strong but plenty strong as siding and it is pretty long term.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Royal-Moul...8-in-x-8-ft-Common-Board-PVC-Board/1001854024

PVC BURNS.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Make sure you elevate the shed so the wood doesn’t get splash back from rain hitting the ground. The wood has to stay dry also so don’t block air circulation.

That is in my plan !

Placing anything with a large (> 2x2) directly on the ground is just inviting things like opossums, raccoons and skunk from burrowing under. If there is air flow and light, none of those will make a burrow there.

 

[captain14]

When my father and I built 2 shed from 84 Lumber 30 years ago, we used the deck piers to get it elevated high enough. Years later I read somewhere to attach hardware cloth bent in an “L” to to the bottom framing to keep critters out. The piers are available at HD and Lowes. I sure other places carry them too.

12 In x 12 In x 8 In Pier Block

Designed to provide deck support and other construction support uses Solid pre-cast piers are manufactured of durable high strength concrete Typical deck lumber can be inserted into these block to create the foundation for a wooden deck These solid concrete pier...

www.coxhardware.com

So far no panel rot on those two sheds. The third shed that came with the house that was built directly on a concrete pad, there’s rot on all 4 sides.

 

[CraigStu]

PVC BURNS.

So does wood.

 

[dcg9381]

PVC BURNS.

So does wood trim. Actually wood trim ignites at a lower temperature.
Wood trim will eventually rot. I dunno what the lifespan of PVC trim is, but it's much longer than several installs of wood trim.