[dennislanier]

I have a utility building/workshop built in 2003 which is covered with T1-11 siding directly over the studs. There is no other barrier between the siding and the inside of the building. Over the years, the siding has started to deteriorate in some places near the ground. This building has a concrete floor and the bottom of the siding covers the very top of the concrete pad. I need to repair the bottom of the siding before the damage gets worse at which time I would need to replace the whole sheet of siding. The easiest thing to do would be to cover the bottom of the siding with pvc trim or hardie board etc. directly over the damaged siding. However, I am thinking most of you guys would prefer to cut off the damaged siding all the way around and then apply the trim directly to the studs with maybe some z-flashing etc. So my question is would just covering it up and caulking the top of the trim be acceptable?

 

[Nealtw]

I have a utility building/workshop built in 2003 which is covered with T1-11 siding directly over the studs. There is no other barrier between the siding and the inside of the building. Over the years, the siding has started to deteriorate in some places near the ground. This building has a concrete floor and the bottom of the siding covers the very top of the concrete pad. I need to repair the bottom of the siding before the damage gets worse at which time I would need to replace the whole sheet of siding. The easiest thing to do would be to cover the bottom of the siding with pvc trim or hardie board etc. directly over the damaged siding. However, I am thinking most of you guys would prefer to cut off the damaged siding all the way around and then apply the trim directly to the studs with maybe some z-flashing etc. So my question is would just covering it up and caulking the top of the trim be acceptable?

You know the answer already :biggrin2:
Leave a gap like 3/8" between the bottom of that to a Z flashing so water can drip off the bottom of the siding and it won.t happen again.

 

[u2slow]

Really depends on the quality of fix you want.

I used 2 rows of dry stacked concrete block for the bottom, so the T111 stops about a foot above grade. Tar-paper between it and the framing. Several coast of paint. If/when the siding deteriorates, I'll go over it again with metal siding.

 

[dennislanier]

You know the answer already :biggrin2:
Leave a gap like 3/8" between the bottom of that to a Z flashing so water can drip off the bottom of the siding and it won.t happen again.

That's what I was afraid you would say!! As far as the trim piece, would you prefer pvc or hardie board or is it just a personal preference.

 

[Nealtw]

That's what I was afraid you would say!! As far as the trim piece, would you prefer pvc or hardie board or is it just a personal preference.

What ever turns your crank. :wink2: