Comments on: Should vinyl siding be overlayed on old siding? http://www.about-siding.com/should-vinyl-siding-be-overlayed-on-old-siding/58/ Your Questions, Our Answers Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:48:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: insp99999 http://www.about-siding.com/should-vinyl-siding-be-overlayed-on-old-siding/58/#comment-90 insp99999 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:50:47 +0000 http://www.about-siding.com/should-vinyl-siding-be-overlayed-on-old-siding/58/#comment-90 I agree with you that the siding should be removed. It is very important for energy efficiency to have a good air barrier, and this is the perfect time to get it correct. Question contractors about air barriers; some won't know what you're talking about, others will talk around it, some (I hope) will know what you want, and those are the ones you want to do the work. Still get several references prior to signing up. I have seen & heard many horror stories with siding work. I agree with you that the siding should be removed. It is very important for energy efficiency to have a good air barrier, and this is the perfect time to get it correct. Question contractors about air barriers; some won’t know what you’re talking about, others will talk around it, some (I hope) will know what you want, and those are the ones you want to do the work. Still get several references prior to signing up. I have seen & heard many horror stories with siding work.

]]> By: morris http://www.about-siding.com/should-vinyl-siding-be-overlayed-on-old-siding/58/#comment-89 morris Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:37:37 +0000 http://www.about-siding.com/should-vinyl-siding-be-overlayed-on-old-siding/58/#comment-89 It is common practice to apply new vinyl overtop old siding. They often cover the old siding with a thin layer of foam board to get a flat surface. There is nothing wrong with this method if the doors and windows can be trimmed out looking good. It is common practice to apply new vinyl overtop old siding. They often cover the old siding with a thin layer of foam board to get a flat surface. There is nothing wrong with this method if the doors and windows can be trimmed out looking good.

]]> By: Mary G http://www.about-siding.com/should-vinyl-siding-be-overlayed-on-old-siding/58/#comment-88 Mary G Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:43:53 +0000 http://www.about-siding.com/should-vinyl-siding-be-overlayed-on-old-siding/58/#comment-88 I would want it taken off... Not only that, you will get some decent money for it if it's aluminum.... I would want it taken off…

Not only that, you will get some decent money for it if it’s aluminum….

]]> By: L. J. C. http://www.about-siding.com/should-vinyl-siding-be-overlayed-on-old-siding/58/#comment-87 L. J. C. Sun, 12 Aug 2007 03:25:37 +0000 http://www.about-siding.com/should-vinyl-siding-be-overlayed-on-old-siding/58/#comment-87 They make a syrofoam insulation that will match your existing siding to create a flat surface that is nailed or stapled onto the existng siding. Then if you choose or code requires add Tyvec or similar product over that and then add vinyl siding, this is a typical install. If you have old wood siding, sometimes that is the only thing keeping the insulation in the walls. If it is aluminum siding then you can pay a little extra to have it taken off and then take it to be recycled. They make a syrofoam insulation that will match your existing siding to create a flat surface that is nailed or stapled onto the existng siding. Then if you choose or code requires add Tyvec or similar product over that and then add vinyl siding, this is a typical install. If you have old wood siding, sometimes that is the only thing keeping the insulation in the walls. If it is aluminum siding then you can pay a little extra to have it taken off and then take it to be recycled.

]]> By: mark h http://www.about-siding.com/should-vinyl-siding-be-overlayed-on-old-siding/58/#comment-86 mark h Fri, 10 Aug 2007 02:15:35 +0000 http://www.about-siding.com/should-vinyl-siding-be-overlayed-on-old-siding/58/#comment-86 I wouldnt do it.Ive never heard of that practice and yes i agree that you would have to have some type of vapor barrier inbetween the two It is incredibly difficult to get new siding installed over old to look right considering the depth of existing windows and doorframes. That is not only a concern aesthetically. This will also affect the flashing that keeps water away from your house, windows and doors.It sounds like a cheap way to do it that in the long run not last.Think of it like laying new carpeting directly ontop of old carpeting,somethings just cant be done. It will be worth the money to do it the proper way. I wouldnt do it.Ive never heard of that practice and yes i agree that you would have to have some type of vapor barrier inbetween the two It is incredibly difficult to get new siding installed over old to look right considering the depth of existing windows and doorframes. That is not only a concern aesthetically. This will also affect the flashing that keeps water away from your house, windows and doors.It sounds like a cheap way to do it that in the long run not last.Think of it like laying new carpeting directly ontop of old carpeting,somethings just cant be done. It will be worth the money to do it the proper way.

]]> By: brokeorrich1 http://www.about-siding.com/should-vinyl-siding-be-overlayed-on-old-siding/58/#comment-85 brokeorrich1 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:54:18 +0000 http://www.about-siding.com/should-vinyl-siding-be-overlayed-on-old-siding/58/#comment-85 vinal siding can be put over just about any other siding, except other vinal siding, then it must be stripped vinal siding can be put over just about any other siding, except other vinal siding, then it must be stripped

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