Need to replace lap siding..

[hatake]

Hi, I haven't posted much but we moved into new-to-us house and there is a section of lap siding removed by the previous owner installing sprinkler system by himself, badly. It is unfortunate but I see his "footprints" everywhere in this otherwise nicely built house.

Anyhow, I should replace the whole thing but that'll be a project for the next summer. Should I patch up with OSB, then cut out a small lap siding and patch up? What would my option be? Thanks in advance!

 

[BillK]

What are your plans for the sprinkler system plumbing ?? If it is still going to come out in the same place you could probably neaten it up and then make a nicer looking cover / panel ?

 

[maxpat82]

a patch would always be visible. I would try to replace a certain lenght of the siding..but matching the color might be a b**** if you don't have the code. (it look like it have been repainted.)


ps.: don'T forget the take a look at the fondation crack!

 

[Kaizen]

Was that a cellar vent before? Don’t think he cut that hole.
Anyway cutting in pieces is not bad. Start with the row above the hole. Carefully pry it up so you can see the nails. Use a cats paw to remove the nails. Cut back a few feet randomly so joints do not line up. Use a hacksaw blade or other implement to cut make a cut on the pieces to be removed. If you go long on the top piece the bottom piece will be visible to cut a shorter piece.
Definitely clean up the problem and wires first. Short term for winter I’d stick some flashing tape or rubber roofing over it to get through winter.
Take a pice you remove to get paint color matched


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[Firebrick43]

What kind of siding is it? Fiber cement or smart siding?

 

[K'ledgeBldr]

That either "Abitibee" or LP siding- they were both involved in C-A suits.
Hardi's textured is kinda close but not really.

I'd probably just put a piece of ply over it until you do your plumbing repair- then decide on an appropriate repair.

 

[cdestuck]

Nice big "Home Sweet Home sign.

 

[RocketScott]

That looks like LP, yes there was a recall

I've seen a fair bit of that, as a framer I get called to fix what rots away when the siding fails. Supposedly there was some of it that was good. If it was installed absolutely perfectly it will last for a while...

In this situation I would rip out planks back to the nearest joint. Make sure the substructure is sound. Seal up the weather resistant barrier and hang the same siding to match the house. Seal the ends and caulk the joints.

There's no sense in residing the house for one spot, unless you don't want to have to think about annual maintenance and checking things once in a while.

 

[southalabama]

Put a piece of ply and paint it the color of trim. Make it looks like it belongs. Trying to camouflage it more difficult.

 

[James-W]

That looks like LP, yes there was a recall

I've seen a fair bit of that, as a framer I get called to fix what rots away when the siding fails. Supposedly there was some of it that was good. If it was installed absolutely perfectly it will last for a while...

In this situation I would rip out planks back to the nearest joint. Make sure the substructure is sound. Seal up the weather resistant barrier and hang the same siding to match the house. Seal the ends and caulk the joints.

There's no sense in residing the house for one spot, unless you don't want to have to think about annual maintenance and checking things once in a while.

I agree, that would be the best way to fix the problem. If you don't want the sprinkler system I would get rid of it before doing the siding. If you do want the sprinkler system then I would revamp that before doing anything.

 

[hatake]

Thanks guys, I don't know the siding manufacturer, it is a particle board (so wood) based. The house was built in '97.

The sprinkler is a whole another problem, he used PCV pipes above ground, and a whole bunch of hacked manifolds, shut-off valve in the basement behind the fake air vent. Pretty creative hack.

Thanks, I'll plan this out as a project for the next spring, just patch up for now...

 

[The Cobbler]

ouch!!!!
a dummy vent fit in there would be an easier fix.

 

[Norcal]

Not particle board, looks like hardboard siding but the only way to find who manufactured it is to look at the back of the siding, a problem that I have is a particular style of hardboard siding is no longer available leading to having to replace all of the siding.

Particle board would fail in short order outdoors, although there was a material called "Cladwood" that was a particle board type material between two pieces of paper which was a real pile of **** that I made the mistake of using on my shop, ended up having to replace it.

 

[RocketScott]

Might not be a perfect match but it will be close, and better than a hole in the side of your house.

https://lpcorp.com/products/exterior/siding-trim/products/lap-siding


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[purplezr2]

How about one of these, assuming its larger then the current opening. Will allow you to run a pipe out.