How To Replace Rotten Lap Siding On Your Historic Home

In this video we will show you our techniques for replacing lap siding. One of the big issues rotten wood and we will show you how to make repairs to the wooden studs behind the wall as well as some tricks to keep the new wood from rotting in the future.
This is a true do it yourself video!
As an added bonus we will also share a word of encouragement with you about what the Lord has done for you and I.

[@stewram]

Wow. I wasn't expecting to hear the gospel right in the middle of the video. Glad to hear it! And great info. I have a house that needs lots of siding repair.

[@CheckThisOut77]

The gospel message is powerful, too. This is a good addition to your very helpful video.

[@jothecrusher904]

This is EXACTLY what I need!!!! I feel confident that I can do this myself now and won't need to hire anyone!

[@bridgettewright7478]

I was just trying to figure out how to do exterior wood repair and got eternal repair! That's Great‼️

[@Boss8394]

You've got another subscriber. Preaching Jesus and fixing stuff up! Great content thank you

[@psxcancer]

Thank you for operating in your gifting and preaching to those who have not heard

[@classicrocks6701]

Loved the info on the lap siding and also that you are using this plat form for your ministry my the Lord bless you and your ministry!!

[@zambroa]

Unexpected gospel presentation in a siding repair video… so awesome! Much respect my brother.

[@maloo1031]

Thank you for the help on not only teaching to fix this but also how to prevent it in the future. I definitely got so Much more than what I was looking for in your video, thank you😊

[@24kGanksta]

Amen BROTHER! Struggling at this time, and didn’t think a darn Lap Siding video would make me teary eyed!!!!

[@creativerepairing2960]

God Bless, Be strong in the Lord! He will always provide for you.

[@raekc4839]

Thank you yet once again! You have great videos! I feel I can do this now. God Bless You!

[@gabrieljohnson901]

Wasn't expecting the pleasant surprise of hearing the message from a fellow believer in Christ ! 💗

[@TheBourneBlogger]

Bro... you helped me finally figure out the name of this piece of material! LAP SIDING! I'll even let that preacher crap slide since you're a saint =) Have a great day, and thanks so much! I look forward to trying to re-do my bay window LAP SIDING that has some moisture rot.... in my LAP SIDING! My new favorite words LOL

[@marcm8639]

Excellent video. I’m not Christian, but I interpreted the comments generically as a spiritually aware and ethical individual. Please keep in mind you have a diverse following. Thank you.

[@simplylove4979]

Love it! Keep being a light for Him! Matthew 5:16

[@joshuahickman583]

Man, when you started talking about sin and Jesus my heart leaped up in my chest! I haven't heard anyone talk like that in a while! He's coming back for His own soon and we better be ready!

[@creativerepairing2960]

Amen, thanks for the comment

[@timothyward2082]

Awesome Video! Thanks for reminding us that Jesus in in charge! AMEN!

[@creativerepairing2960]

You are so welcome

[@Sandyshoesentertainment]

Amen brother nice work on siding and especially the real truth!

[@creativerepairing2960]

Much appreciated

[@Richardsonj081]

Brother, thank you for your video, and for your outreach.

[@mario9133]

This video is very helpful. I am looking at the exactly the same thing at my home, and plan on doing it this Spring/Summer. I even have the exact type of ship-lap, exactly the same profile however, I am having a hard time finding new ones with the same profile. Thank you for the instructions.

[@creativerepairing2960]

Usually Home Depot and Lowes don't sell this lap siding. Go to you local directory and look up some of the smaller lumber yards as they seem to carry this product and a lot more specialty type items.

[@mario9133]

@@creativerepairing2960 Thank you for the tip. I will do that. Have a Blessed day.

[@RickMarshallMaps]

I love the technical part of the video, but itdoesn’t get any better than the gospel you also proclaim in the video. God bless you brother

[@Hew.Jarsol]

Good job, I've got the same issue warped 16ft side panels. The rain I think. May try and pin them in because shiplap here in my UK town is hard to find!

[@DaveInCanada081]

Thank you for the great carpentry tip and the tip about the great carpenter! JESUS☝

[@charliebaileyandloganberry7557]

Really enjoyed the video, grabbed a few tips I might need to utilize. Have a few spots I aim to tackle in the next couple days, seems the raccoons have found some rot and decided to move in to our attic. Was pleasantly surprised to hear the good word in the video too. 👍 After flipping through the comments, I'm amazed to see some of the confused commenters and some of their comments. What ever happened to, '...if you don't have anything nice to say, ...'. I guess having that approach would make KZbin to enjoyable. 🤔 I can appreciate difference of opinion, but the need (or even desire it appears like at times) to get nasty is beyond me. At any rate, thanks for sharing and have a great day.

[@donsixpack6779]

Best advertising I've ever seen GBY

[@Dimythios]

ehhhhhhh. yea that works however I use a special epoxy designed for repairing dry rot. I've used it for 20+ years and it does work. A bit on the expensive side but the end result is timed saved.

[@creativerepairing2960]

Interesting idea, I have always wondered why they don't make pressure treated lap siding?

[@na6977]

wow! i just watched a youtube on that... apply, dry, sand, paint.

[@jaynz247]

Thanks! I learned a lot from you

[@craiggolden7072]

Love the video! Thanks!

[@derwingholston2550]

Thanks for the video I learned just what I needed 🙏

[@outofposition]

Ok, so I’m about to start replacing the siding on 1892 Victorian and my question to you wood there be a benefit to using screws over the nails? And if I were to use nails, would you suggest a larger nail than you would use screw? Thank you for the information, your doing the lords work.🙏

[@regiomontano771]

Great video sir

[@tannervermillion3520]

Amen brother. You got a subscriber

[@marye.2018]

Love this video!

[@lilfrankietellez]

Saw a good video and went to church. Win win

[@bomark2002]

Hahah love it, you slipped Jesus right in there brother catching them off guard!!!!

[@demeaningplebny1363]

Quality driven work. Great instructons and tips. Thanks!

[@juanrodriguez7729]

Clear and informative, thanks

[@WingsOfADream1]

TY! plaster and lath too nice.

[@warrior1657]

Awesome video. I have a lot of wood to replace on my In-laws how,so I need the prayers.

[@IanaBOye]

Oh man ...we all need peayers when it comes to the inlaws. 🙏🏼🙂

[@TheYogimind]

This was exactly what I was looking for. Had a few extra things; but that’s okay.

[@ozziadventurer]

Amen to that Preaching , your blessed to be speaking about the gospel, God Bless You Brother (In Christ)

[@creativerepairing2960]

Thanks, I appreciate that.

[@davidoram4785]

Love your video - thanks

[@DeWaltManZ]

I would highly suggest not using those 3 or 3-1/2" drywall screws for exterior work. They will rust out fairly quickly and will cause the wood to rot out again. i know it's overkill, but if you never want issues with those screws in the future, use stainless. They are about 2 to 3 times the cost of the drywall screws, but breaking it down to the cost per screw, the difference really is trivial. Even the exterior polymer coated deck screws will rot out over time depending on how humid your area is. I USED to use deck screws to build fences with, until I realized fences I built 5+ years ago are falling apart due to the lumber rotting out WAY too soon with the new PT chemicals they use (though they were marked for ground contact), but also the screws are rusting through, which really surprised me.

[@creativerepairing2960]

Hi Zachary, Thanks for the comment. Stainless is always best. Fortunately for my application it doesn't get direct rain on it due to the roof overhang. I have also had issues with pressure treated fence boards not lasting. In my area Home Depot sells "ground contact" lumber in all board sizes and Lowes only sells "ground contact" in 2x8 and bigger. I am surprised to hear lumber labeled "ground contact" rotted out on your project. I have one rental where I installed gothic arrowhead picket fence 20 years ago (when pressure treatments were the old arsenic formula) and then installed another addition to the fence eight years ago and as of today the 20 year old fence is fine but the newer one is falling apart from rot. I guess they just don't make them like they use to! Surprised no one sells pressure treated lap siding.

[@Cameronguitar444]

Great video!!!AMEN

[@dylancisme7364]

God bless

[@brewedinkco.]

Where did you get you're replacement siding thanks!!

[@creativerepairing2960]

I went to a smaller local lumber yard. Home Depot and Lowes don't carry it in my area.

[@blackenigma1054]

where did you get your replacement board from?

[@creativerepairing2960]

You can usually find the lap siding at one of your local mom and pop lumber yards. Home Depot and Lowes in my are do not carry them although I have never checked to see if you can special order it there.

[@amanofconviction600erodedo5]

I noticed you did not replace the original rot siding you started with? Should you not have taken the bad board out to the left? Instead you took the right. Or did I get that wrong?

[@ArielNajarro]

I love that you include gospel! The only part I'd say that you could expand on is- you said"God has to answer it"... But Hes has been calling us. Talking to us. Loving is. (moral voice/conscious/little voice in your head) We choose to listen or to ignore. Example slot of people kids my age choose the world they would rather look cool and fit in rather than follow gods voice. I choose party on weekends rather than service. Most just keep Jesus in their back pocket when they need an encouraging word...

[@armond120]

Great tutorial and I love the pause to talk about Jesus, lets me know where this man's head is at. Jesus was a carpenter and a carpenter is spreading the word. Amen!

[@GinoHernandez-jc3po]

Im here looking at your video,i as well have a historical home. Ive been looking out for this type of siding. Could you tell me where to find it? Or how to look it up in stores? I would really appreciate it.

[@creativerepairing2960]

Usually one of your smaller lumber building supply stores, strange that Home Depot nor Lowes stock it.

[@IanaBOye]

This is awesome! 1-2 punch! A crash course on lap siding repair and pure christianity. All believers need to get more passive-aggressive in sharing their faith, in love and respect.

[@Witness4Jesus59]

Amen

[@randyrivera611]

where did you buy the wood and what exactly name...got a old house..siding is like on the video..

[@creativerepairing2960]

Hi Randy, Thanks for the comment. The wood for the side of the house is usually called "Lap Siding". Usually Home Depot and Lowes do not carry this type of wood. I have usually been able to find it more at your smaller independent lumber yards. I don't know why they don't make it in pressure treated.

[@randyrivera611]

@@creativerepairing2960 thanks ill try to find one..the house is 120 years old...im so desperate where i can find it..lol

[@apriljohnson421]

Thanks

[@TheBlessedMeek]

Something inside me has me wanting to replace the whole board. That splice will become more and more obvious as time goes on. But your work is great. God bless

[@djarcadian]

Seems like my house. No OSB board behind the siding.

[@tiffanygibson8111]

Where did you get lap board. Female who can't find anyone to do work on our home, so I'm going to do it myself assuming I can find right board

[@creativerepairing2960]

I got it from one of the smaller specialty local lumber yards. You could call several of them. It is called 6 inch lap siding. Usually Homedepot or Lowes don't carry this product.

[@mikeJJJJJJJJJ]

terrible craftsmanship, cant judge the bible lesson: I fast-forwarded thru that part

[@fuck_xrp]

give him some credit.... he did the whole repair one handed.

[@iluvmoviestoomuch1437]

Where did you find the replacement lap siding? Haven’t seen it at Home Depot or Lowe’s. Thanks!

[@creativerepairing2960]

Try some of the smaller lumber yards in your area. I have bought it over the years from several smaller lumber yards. I also have noticed Home Depot and Lowes don't carry it. You also could try the pro desk at HD or Lowes and see if they could order some for you.

[@hannahwilson3289]

Looking for siding shaped like this for my historic house, if anyone knows where to get these let me know! Thanks!!

[@creativerepairing2960]

Home depot and Lowes do not sell it. I get mine from the small lumber yards. They seem to have more specialty items.

[@futbol1972]

Had concrete around garage in old house Guy took it off old concrete. He said I need to replace rotten vinyl around based of garage before pouring new concrete. Do I just use a 2" nail gun to nail the new vinyl or do I use nails?? He also said I need to water proof it with outside paint or something.

[@creativerepairing2960]

I'm sorry but i cant visualize what you are describing.

[@futbol1972]

@@creativerepairing2960 I had about 3 feet of concrete by 40ft along side of outside of detached garage. The concrete was sloped towards the house so water was sipping in inside garage. New concrete will be sloped away from garage. Today I took two bottom layers of siding close to foundation and some of the wood is rotten underneath

[@alejandros7001]

Where can you get this type of siding ?

[@creativerepairing2960]

Usually your small lumber yards have it. Home Depot nor Lowes do not carry it.

[@travellingstranger3378]

why not just put plastic cladding all over? Sure not for big surfaces like you're working on but for smaller portions just take the maintenance intense wood out completely.

[@katbot2190]

I was wondering at .55 where you cut off that little piece under the top board. Was that part of the tongue and groove of the top board or the board you removed? Thank you. I like your inspirational talks.

[@creativerepairing2960]

Thanks for the reply. It was part of the board we removed. I was the part the tucked under the upper board.

[@marieaikenhead701]

Wtf was the Jesus speech in the middle!! I'm dead 😂

[@MrJesseevan]

What is this wood called I have some and need it

[@creativerepairing2960]

Hi , Thanks for the comment. The wood for the side of the house is usually called "Lap Siding". Usually Home Depot and Lowes do not carry this type of wood. I have usually been able to find it more at your smaller independent lumber yards. I don't know why they don't make it in pressure treated.

[@Lg1969]

What do you call that kind of siding and what do you tell the McCoys worker what im looking?????

[@billlogan7035]

Lauro Gar I would like to know myself. My home has the same siding and there are some sections that need to be replaced. The Lord loves us all. Believe and we all will be with him in heaven.

[@billlogan7035]

Update from original post. This siding is called Dutch siding.

[@Lg1969]

Bill Logan Thank You after so long I finally know the name! God Is Good,,, God Bless

[@carlosjavier7226]

It's #105 siding yellow pine.

[@supercharged2414]

That fiberglass looks terrible. I would fire anybody that did that to my house. Doesn't anyone care about quality work? Strip the paint off and use either thinned fiberglass resin or a wood petrifier to permanently seal the wood. Then paint a finish coat.

[@paw45]

Our debt has been paid in full by Jesus Christ. But one must ask for forgiveness, and be faithful. Get saved today.

[@kyrieeleison2793]

Our Lord, Jesus Christ, established one holy and apostolic Church, the Catholic Church. All others are false, heretical sects leading people towards damnation. Our Lord tells us to "sin no more," so clearly what we do and don't do matters with regards to salvation, Sola scriptura, sola fidei...these are both lies created by prideful and vain men to lead people away from the truth, the way, and the life through and in Our Lord. There is no salvation outside the Catholic Church.

[@claireh.7605]

Way to scare people into believing in a religious cult.

[@thafirestarter]

Jesus was a carpenter

[@creativerepairing2960]

Yes, and a Savior too! Thanks for watching.

[@thafirestarter]

@@creativerepairing2960 Don't sneak bible training into youtube how to videos.

[@juliocervantes9069]

Good video but don't use paint to fill in gaps. Used caulking.. lol

[@nmatthew7469]

Good vid, thanks. James 2:14-26. "Faith without works is dead".Martin Luther invented Sola Fide as the cornerstone (along Sola scriptura) of his new religion 500 years ago. 1500 years of Christianity happened before Luther finally discovered the "truth"? 🤔

[@creativerepairing2960]

Hi Mathew, Thnaks for the nice comment. James 2:14-26 very true just the works are not a requirement for salvation but rather works are a by-product of salvation. If you are truly saved you can't help but do good works. When Jesus was on the Cross He said to one of the thieves beside him "today you will be with me in paradise". That thief didn't have time to do good works.

[@deanlol]

Ok preacher man. Enough with the crap. There are over 4000 religions in this world. None of them can be correct. You read a book originated not by Jesus but apostles a.k.a followers/historians/chroniclers and in today's popular lexicon "influencers'.. It was rewritten by monks. In the 4th century the Nicaean council voted on which apostles/chroniclers were most valid. The bible was not written by a divine being. It was not written by men touched with special divine knowledge. It was written by men trying to control the world they lived in through fear. Get over it. This bullshit is over 2000 years old and has been perverted for selfish purposes ever since.

[@80439]

This is not quality work. He cut out a tiny piece of rotten siding and saw that the studs were rotten too (which is pretty much guaranteed if the siding is rotting). He then screwed a tiny piece of untreated 2x4 to the rotting stud using drywall screws. After that, he painted the top of the filthy, rotting siding below, stating that "extra thick paint will keep it from rotting." The “quality work” continues when he screws the replacement siding on with more drywall screws. He proceeds to paint the siding and doesn’t even bother to caulk it. As soon as I think the nightmare is over, he shows how he put fiberglass over a big area of siding “to keep it from rotting.” The physical results of this “quality” work will be: 1. Rusting drywall screws that fail and leave ugly rust streaks on the wall. 2. The paint on top of the rot will keep the wood from drying, which will make the rot spread faster. Not that it will stick to filthy, rotting wood in the first place. 3. More rot will spread in the siding, accelerating due to disintegrating screws and failure to caulk joints. 4. Much more rot will spread in the studs and the sill below because of the factors above. Insects will be attracted to the damp studs and carve out cavities in them. That will eventually lead to the wall buckling or racking because it is unsheathed. Inside, the drywall or plaster will crack and disintegrate from the back side, leading to popping nails, and chunks falling off. 5. Black mold will grow all over the inside of the wall and eventually into the living space. 6. The rot behind the fiberglass will be extremely severe because it doesn’t breathe, and the wood never dries. He thinks it’s loose because it didn’t stick to the paint, but the reality is that the wood underneath has completely rotted away. 7. Oh, and if there is rot in the middle of a piece of siding, the corners of the house are almost always rotting too-usually much more severely. Other consequences will include: 1. Lower rents due to the property being ugly and poorly maintained. 2. Lower rents will attract destructive and irresponsible renters. 3. Dramatically reduced resale value of the property. 4. Lawsuits from tenants due to black mold (black mold is also known as “the kiss of death” to real estate agents and lenders). 5. Huge repair/remediation bills in the future that are not covered by insurance. I believe all work should be done as if God is watching. Whether that is sweeping the floor or maintaining a house. Your attempts to convince people to pray are undermined by your demonstration of poor-quality work. That shows contempt for God, not piety. Why should I listen to you about God while you lie to thousands of people about how to repair a home? The quality thing to do is to remove the rotten siding, replace the rotten studs, insulate the wall, sheath the wall, wrap it, tape it, and install a rain screen. Finally, you paint all sides of the siding, then cut and nail the siding with stainless nails (spreading caulk on the cut ends of the boards before nailing). The stainless nails should be cleaned before use so caulk will stick to the heads. After that, caulk the nail holes and all joints, and paint again. This guy needs to take his tools, his fiberglass, and his drywall screws and bury them in the woods. No one who watches this video should ever do anything that they see him do. If a contractor did this to my home, I would sue his pants off.

[@robertgonzalez6217]

A Repair Video with integrity requires full disclosure that this video includes a Christian lecture. Dishonestvideo.

[@creativerepairing2960]

Hi Robert, Thanks for your comment and concern. Please read the full video description and you will see everything in the video is as described. The Lord has given me a talent for fixing things which I share with others and give Him the credit. I hope the video helped you with you siding repair. Thanks

[@timefeatherstorm]

i was more offended by the lighting. so bright in the back that his face is dark. the repair advice is solid, though.

[@timothyward2082]

Robert if you do not like the video, then I feel sorry for you!!! Tough Titties! Praise be to the Lord Jesus Christ! You NEED to Find Jesus Robert!!!

[@davidhuber6751]

Thanks for this comment, Robert. I was pretty surprised when I got to about 2:25 to suddenly be in the midst of an indoctrination session. OP is welcome to believe what he would like, but that doesn't mean that it is true or real.

[@JoseGutierrez-lz6nz]

Did you just do a bait and switch?? Very unprofessional.

[@creativerepairing2960]

Hi Jose, Thanks for your comment. You must not have read the description to the video where it said "we will be sharing a word of encouragement of what the Lord has done for you and I." Sorry you missed it.

[@mr.mojorisin9999]

Why would i do this, this is where i keep all my pet wasp, watta jerk

[@manorexia666]

Anyone else find it funny that right after nailing into the wood, Jesus is brought up? Maybe Jesus was just a REALLY crappy carpenter, and accidentally nailed himself to the beginning of a pole barn.

[@lilmac3627]

Shiiit! I'm going to hell :/

[@vbottoni]

Amen

[@PapaSmurfx93]

Amen