Hi all. I have a 1940's bungalow that has a lot of rot in the weatherboards and being a tight ar@s I want to DIY the replacement of the board. Im handy with tools but never attempted this kind of work before so any advise is appreciated.
Ive done some googling and youtubeing on the subject but have not found anything that is deeply comprehensive and detailed about the subject. So if you can help with links that would be great to.
Also I can imagine mitering new corners might be a skill that takes some practice to get right so any info on that would be great!
Thanks in advance.
ebygum1,
Feb 8, 3:34pm
A lot will depend on the size and profile of your weatherboard. Some are easy to get,some not so easy.Measure the face and describe the shape and you will get better advice. Good Luck.
ang_ck,
Feb 8, 3:58pm
Good luck. I had a builder to come and did for me.
My advice are a. do a small bit at a time. b. prime all the sides before you fit it back in c. Since you are going to replace the weatherboard, at the same time, replace the black building paper as well.
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pixma,
Feb 8, 7:12pm
Did this in 2013. Shop around if you buy the boards, one place was $11pm and another $4 or $5pm. Once the old boards were pulled off the rot was worse then it looked. Ended up replacing over 25m worth, I think. Lagged the water pipes while I had access to them, too.
New boards were treated and primed already. Haven't got around to painting them yet.
mss2006,
Feb 9, 12:49am
Thanks so far. Ive found today I can get the profile (190mm) made to order for $8.15 per Lm H3 pine or $6 second hand (I assume rimu). I have already retro fitted black paper into the cavities when I relined the interior and insulated with bats at the same time.
The exterior replacement will be in sections here and there depending on where the rot is in the boards. I wont be replacing entire sections of wall.
What I really need is a comprehensive guide as to how to do the job in all its aspects.
skin1235,
Feb 9, 1:00am
( what is the finished surface - vertical or stepped - shiplapped or raked )what method is used to finish the corners, soakers? ( tin covers ) or flush cut, or overlaid board
ang_ck,
Feb 9, 1:01am
Wow, that is cheap. Here in Wellington, To do a made to order, i will have to pay for a setup fee of 170+GST and $9 per linear metre.
mss2006,
Feb 9, 1:05am
There is a $100 set up fee for a under 500m run.
Will take a photo of the board and post a pic soon.
mss2006,
Feb 9, 1:12am
Hi. If by stepped you mean do the boards overlap then yes. Not sure what the difference is of shiplapped or raked. The existing corners are flush cut if by that means simply joined face to face at a 45 deg angle.
Ive replaced a few weatherboards, both individually and a whole gable as well. One thing I bought was a packet of wooden wedges to hammer underneath the boards to separate them, then a combination of a narrow keyhole type saw and a multitool to cut out the damaged section. But it sounds like you need a lot done. I didnt have do deal with mitred corners as they were all boxed up. I bought a book from BRANZ and it has all you need to know. recommended. if you are after a complete guide, then try the book, read and absorb. money well spent if you ask me.
"BRANZ Good practice guide - timber cladding". also try "Good Repair Guide: Horizontal Timber Weatherboards"
morrisjvan,
Feb 10, 3:02am
while I applaud your attempt to do your own DIY, if you don't know even basic stuff like that , this probably isn't a job for you, carpentry is a trade, and takes years to master . Weather boards keep the weather out, and if it's not done right it can compromise the longevity of the building.
marte,
Feb 13, 4:02am
Find a house where they are replacing the weatherboards. Then offer to help for free so you can find out the fine points of putting weatherboards up.
I got a bunch of tips from just stopping to talk to some guys who were fixing one of theirs house up.
Like, drill the nail holes of nails at the end of the boards to stop them splitting. Hold the nail so the nail tips slices thru the grain of the wood, not wedging the board open. (Look at the nail tip, its sorta wedge shaped to a point). Stainless nails. Weatherboard gap giller only. Etc etc
trade4us2,
Feb 13, 7:59pm
I have a very old Kauri house. If there's any rot I like to remove all trace of it and paint the surrounding area with Metalex. And I put building paper in. I now screw the weatherboards on with stainless steel screws as they hold better and I can easily remove a weatherboard later if I need to look at plumbing and wiring. A Renovator tool could be used to cut out the first weatherboard. Here's my last wall finished: http://oi45.tinypic.com/2a66ybs.jpg
ebygum1,
Feb 13, 9:32pm
Have I not seen that wall in a paint advertisement?
trade4us2,
Feb 13, 9:37pm
Well I was going to contact Wattyl for some free paint in return for using my photos, but I have so much Solagard that I got on special that I don't need any more for 10 years.
ebygum1,
Feb 13, 10:19pm
Having thought about it,maybe it was a Mitre 10 "How To " ad?
survivalkiwi,
Feb 13, 10:36pm
I am a builder. It is a pig of a job. I would rather put in pink batts than take on a weatherboard replacement job.
ang_ck,
Feb 14, 12:39am
i agree. I saw my builder doing it. I thought it was an easy job. Oh boy, i was wrong.
survivalkiwi,
Feb 14, 12:50am
It is an easier job now days with some of the new toys we have . The multi tool ( renovater. I have 2 makita ones. One electric and one battery) and a sbre saw would make things easier. But I have not done a rotten board repair for probably 10 years. The other problem with them is that untill you remove the boards you never know what you will find behind them. It is not nice having to tell a young couple who have just bought their first home that they are looking at thousand in repairs.
ang_ck,
Feb 14, 1:11am
OP, Check this out if you are intending to strip your weatherboard to bare timber
I don't think you are allowed to anymore either. Might pay to check with local Council. Could be an insurance issue if it leaks at any time in the future.
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