Roofing ornamentation such as finials weathervanes and chimney pots.
Old house siding shingles.
Lead paint wasn t outlawed until 1978 so it s sure to be present on siding going back to the 1950s.
Check the house wrap on the sheathing if it has any.
Wood metal and tile roofing.
Mark locations of shingle courses on pole.
The cedar shingles will absorb water.
Then apply a breathing membrane on top of the house wrap.
Inspect the condition of sheathing.
Nail the shingles through everything.
1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.
Covering old asbestos shingles with new siding may seem like an option too but it s not easy to do safely.
Usually it s just an adhesive.
Asbestos shingles are relatively strong but brittle.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding.
Different styles and materials for siding shingles and roofing for old houses including clapboard dutch lap and novelty siding.
Let the siding dry then prime and paint with the best exterior latex you can find.
2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house.
Apply new house wrap if it needs it.
Old house journal s directory of companies specializing in the manufacture installation or repair of clapboard shingles and siding for older homes.