Caulking Lap Siding Bottom Edge

The bottom edge of lp lap siding is where the failure is first evident.

Caulking lap siding bottom edge.

Think of a wood home as a living thing. Lp siding products also come in sheets in when water runs down the face of the siding it tends to hang on the bottom edge wicking up and causing the bottom edges to swell and delaminate. All cuts in lp siding require paint. Hardiplank lap siding can be installed over braced wood.

Between the roofing and bottom edge of siding or as recommended by the roofing manufacturer. The first course of any wall. While paint does tend to somewhat glue these pieces together caulking them is never advised and can cause permanent damage. It needs to move and breathe.

When you try to restrict either it is at your peril. Over time the siding can completely fail as in these examples. Caulking them is a mistake and the caulking is likely to fail prematurely. Scrape the side of the window trim next to the siding and the immediate edge of the lap siding with a paint scraper to remove old caulk and loose paint.

Bottom of siding boards should not be caulked water is meant to exit through the bottom of each board. Inspect the window trim for dry rot. Mix all paint together in a large container before painting the house to ensure color continuity. Use around sinks tubs and showers.

Use when installing bath fixtures to seal gaps between shower tiles between sinks and counters and around the base of the toilet. Lap siding with a maximum 1 8 gap and caulk the joint see detail at right. Caulk by its adhesive nature will try to limit this movement leading to widespread failure and cracking in the caulk over time. This video is a response to an email i received because they didn t get to watch an important video i made about water damage problems you can encounter if you can t or seal the bottom of your.