Replacing Dormer Siding

Leave the nail sticking out slightly.

Replacing dormer siding.

Measure the height on the corner from house roof to dormer roof and cut boards to fit. Some contractors deal with insurance for you. Both siding and roofs often get damaged during extreme weather such as hail. Easy instructions on replacing your rotten siding.

The dormer has 16 eaves but the problem appears to be caused by run off from the dormer itself hitting the roof and splashing up onto the siding. Repeat the process with other pieces of siding moving up from the base until you have covered the entire dormer. The average cost to replace siding on your home is 5 000 to 12 000 because of adding in the expense of 1 000 to 3 000 for removal and disposal of the old siding. Thinner than most hardboard but it works in many cases has a comparable cost is highly rot resistant and carries a 50 year warranty.

Here s an example of proper installation of dormer trim siding and flashing installed by crown builders siding and windows inc. Homeowners insurance almost always covers weather damage. Replacing siding and your roof costs 10 000 to 40 000. For each dormer there is usually a dormer window which is an integral part of any loft conversion or dormer room.

Put molding on the corners and around the window for wood siding either planks or shakes or shingles. Consider replacing rotted areas with fiber cement siding. Cost to replace siding and roof. Install the first piece of siding against the wall of the dormer using nails.

It s not obvious in the photo but the bottom lap is falling apart and already needs replacing. When using nails you need to be fairly gentle and avoid hammering the nail right into the wall. Dormers and dormer windows are popular on colonial or victorian style homes.