But there s no reason for you to pull that plywood off because frankly if you did i m afraid that you would have to replace it with just regular plywood and there s really no point to that.
How to patch t 111 siding around windows.
If you choose a protruding exterior sill and built up top trim make sure the sill slopes away from the house and if the protruding top is not well protected by the roof overhang add a small piece of l shaped flashing on top which is caulked fast to the t 111.
Leave about a 1 4 to 1 2 inch gap vertically between the just cut t1 11 and top of the flashing.
Wedge the pry bar under the trim.
If possible take the head caseing off the outside mark with a pencil where it was cut that line just through the t 111 then slide the correct size drip cap behind the t 111 re install trim under drip cap.
If the windows are mounted on top of the t 111 you will need to.
Once nailed in you can give it a slight bend down so water doesn t pool up on the trim.
The bend is optional in my opinion.
How to patch small holes in t1 11 siding.
Splicing t 111 plywood t1 11 siding provides a paneled look for sheds barns and some houses.
If your windows have brick mold instead of flanges your door is most likely configured this way weatherproof the opening the same way but skip the tyvek tape.
Just follow the manufacturer s installation instructions.
If the area to be patched is not between two studs you will need to cut a horizontal member wood to nail in between the two nearest studs.
Remove all the trim from the wall having the siding replaced.
Pry away from the wall to lift the trim.
If you are able to install a patch over a small area of removed t1 11 siding first locate two framing studs close enough to attach to the siding patch.
The t1 11 serves a structural purpose as well as keeping the water out of your house.
How to replace t 111 siding on house.
The siding comes in 4 foot by 8 foot panels that install vertically.
This will serve as a crossbeam to secure the siding patch.