Roofing ornamentation such as finials weathervanes and chimney pots.
Old house siding shingles.
2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house.
The cedar shingles will absorb water.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding.
Nail the shingles through everything.
Lead paint wasn t outlawed until 1978 so it s sure to be present on siding going back to the 1950s.
3 peel off any paper or housewrap.
This step is important.
Covering old asbestos shingles with new siding may seem like an option too but it s not easy to do safely.
Usually it s just an adhesive.
Then apply a breathing membrane on top of the house wrap.
Asbestos shingles are relatively strong but brittle.
1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.
Old house journal s directory of companies specializing in the manufacture installation or repair of clapboard shingles and siding for older homes.
Apply new house wrap if it needs it.
Different styles and materials for siding shingles and roofing for old houses including clapboard dutch lap and novelty siding.
Wood metal and tile roofing.
Mark locations of shingle courses on pole.
Inspect the condition of sheathing.