Siding needs replaced

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I just hate T-111. Lack of proper maintance would be the main reason for premature failure.
The least expancive way and least amount of future maintaince would be to wrap the house in house wrap, build out the window and door trim, wrap the trim in coil stock and cover with vinyl siding.

what is coil stock

How did you post this photo?

its a JPEG i posted it as an attachment

I am just not seeeing any attachment button... only the insert image which asks me for a web address???

beside Post Quick Reply there is a button that says Go Advanced, click that and then click the paper clip icon to attach

I believe by "coil stock" he is referring to metal coil on a roll. Guys use a metal brake to make bends to go around brick mouldings etc. then alittle bit of caulking. Basically a bunch of different color options.

There is a version of the T 1-11 out now that is made out of fiber cement. It is not as thick as standard T 1-11, especially old T 1-11 swollen from moisture absorption. if you were to tear off the old siding the new stuff would be up to 3/8" less in thickness so you would have to figure that difference in when reworking the exterior window trim and door trim. At this point I'm not sure if the new fiber cement stuff would last as long as just putting standard t 1-11 back up but in theory it seems like it would last longer if it did not de laminate. you could also possibly use the old t 1-11 as wall sheathing and go over top of it with a new siding of your choosing...