HOW TO REPAIR HISTORIC SIDING

When it comes to repairing old homes, it’s not always feasible to update to modern-day systems—sometimes it’s unaffordable or impractical, and sometimes the owner just likes the antiquity value of living in an older place. Either way, it’s important to understand how to repair these homes for longevity—whether you’re replicating unique millwork or replacing historic proprietary siding—a modern carpenter must understand and apply a high level of skill between the interface of historic and modern carpentry methods.

Here is my process when approaching and executing a historic siding repair that requires a firm grasp of custom technique: