How Do You Remove 4 X 8 Exterior Siding?
Removing 4-by-8 exterior siding can be dangerous if not done correctly. The process should be approached as a dismantling project, instead of demolition. The height of the building will also make the job more or less difficult. Any removal above the first floor will require scaffolding and at least one helper. More or less care can be taken to protect the siding if it is to be discarded or saved to reuse after removal. Remove any items hanging on the interior walls that will have the siding removed. Hammering and prying on the outside of the wall will cause items to crash to the floor. Any furniture that could be damaged by vibrations from the removal process should be moved away from the walls too. Locate a vertical seam or groove in the siding where it overlaps the adjacent piece. It will be located 4 feet apart since the siding is hung vertically with the 8-foot side vertical and the 4-foot side horizontal. Each piece is nailed on with a small overlapping section over the adjacent p
