Wood siding can be placed over aluminum.
Replacing old aluminum siding with wood siding is fairly straightforward. It is better to install the siding over the aluminum than to try and remove the aluminum siding first. Depending on the style of aluminum siding on the existing home, you may want to add a layer of fanfold insulation. The insulation provides a smooth surface for the wood siding installation. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Attach a house wrap to the aluminum siding. The house wrap will provide a barrier between the wood siding and the aluminum underneath. It also acts as a vapor and wind barrier. Cut the house wrap at windows and doors. Tape all seams with a tape recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Mark on the house wrap the location of the metal studs. This will allow you to attach the wood siding to wall studs. Use a black marker for easy visibility.
3. Install outside corners for the wood siding to butt into. Cut the outside corner material to length with a miter saw. Attach the corners with galvanized screws. A power screwdriver works best for this.
4. Cut window and door trim for the siding to butt into. Cut the house wrap with a utility knife so that it will fall underneath the window trim. Tape the house wrap to the exterior edge of the window with waterproofing tape. Use a miter saw to cut the trim to fit around the door or window openings. Attach the trim with finish head screws into the jamb around the window.
5. Mark a level line at the bottom of the wall on the house wrap. Place the line at the level of the top of the first piece of wood siding. Use a chalk line to snap a line around the perimeter of the house. Use the line you just marked that is level as your reference for the chalk line. Use a 4-foot carpenter's level and a chalk line for this step.
6. Install the wood siding starting at the bottom of the wall. Use the chalk line as a reference line to place the top edge of the siding. Screw the wood siding into the metal studs with a 1 1/2- to 2-inch galvanized or epoxy-coated screw designed for wood and metal use.
7. Apply the siding with the proper overlay per the manufacturer's specifications. Repeat Step 6, working your way up the wall. Be sure to stagger any joints as you go. You do not want any two rows of siding to have end joints that line up.
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