Window detailing for T-111 siding - Fine Homebuilding
Nov 2, 2006 · A: John LaTorre, a contractor in Tolumne, California, replies: T-111 is best installed over tar paper or housewrap stapled to studs. The best option for windows is the type with a vinyl flange all the way around. Weatherproof the opening using self-adhering flashing such as Grace Vycor (www.graceconstruction.com), as shown in the drawing.
siding with Texture 111 - Fine Homebuilding
May 22, 2000 · Most of the T-111 applications I've seen are for sheds, or pole buildings. The T-111 is applied directly to the studs, and wrap is never used. My shop (not built by me) is a pole building built in this manner. There is no insulation and it is about 30'x40'. I heat it up to temp with a rocket heater(110,000btu) when I'm in there.
Replacing some rotten T-111 Siding - Fine Homebuilding
Jun 8, 2006 · This will prevent this rotting problem in the future. When you cut the siding put a bevel on the bottom of the pieces, 5 degrees. As for the cut ends they need to be stained or painted after you cut them, this will also help prevent the wicking problem. I'd leave an 1/8" gap between the flashing and the siding.
Siding with Texture-111 - Fine Homebuilding
Siding with Texture-111 | Posted in General Discussion on May 26, 2000 06:19am I am building a new garage and plan to side it with Texture-111, stained with an opaque, oil-based stain.
T1-11 and rigid insulation installation - Fine Homebuilding
Jan 17, 2007 · The existing house has 2x4 walls, 1/8" structural (red) thermo-ply (a foil faced fiberboard i.e. heavy-duty cardboard), 3/4" Dow XPS (the blue stuff) and T1-11 siding. Everything is held together with wide crown staples so the T1-11 is directly on the insulation. So far, there doesn't appear to be any sign of moisture problems behind the T1-11.
Repairing T-111 - Fine Homebuilding
Feb 1, 2008 · You can most likely remove 8-10'' from the bottom of the siding. Check too if the groove layout and thickness might match the new fibrecement T-111. Use that for a patch job. Once the plies are delaminated you have to take all the loose ones away, seal the edges and maybe apply epoxy and grain and groof it to match.
Painting T-111 - Fine Homebuilding
Jun 9, 2009 · With the rough texture you want to fill the weave of those loose fibers so water does not get in there. Flashing details also need to be considered. Some T-111 is applied without z-flashing at the horizontal joints, which hastens failure. Tiny or nonexistent roof overhangs are also a frequent culprit behind failed siding. Bill
Window flashing on T-111?? - Fine Homebuilding
rce | Nov 13, 2005 05:29am | #2. Yes, The windows are being installed directly on top of the T-111. This is common practice for starter to mid range homes in my area where the T-111 is on three sides and lap siding on the front. It is the reality, now for …
Priming T-111 Siding - Fine Homebuilding
Mar 25, 2001 · By the way what are you siding over. *T-1-11 is Exterior Rated and doesn't need any priming or preservation coatings to maintain its' life. This is different than something like CDX that just has exterior glue. That is one of the reasons T-1-11 is so popular, it can be installed with no covering at all and might look grubby but it will be in ...
Horizontal t1-11 siding? - Fine Homebuilding
Oct 10, 2000 · With it mostly windows, I’m wondering if the t1-11 plywood siding (4″ oc grooves) would be more efficiently used horizontally. In either orientation, I plan to rabbit the edges as necessary and line the grooves up. It won’t matter between …