Even though this is a retro fit treat this as you would a new wall installation.
Best way to apply felt to siding.
How to do it install bottom piece.
Asphalt felt is fairly easy to apply but is heavy enough that two people may need to work together as they lift and unroll it at greater heights.
Allow the bleach coat to dry before continuing.
Place drywall inside the house on the floor of the room where it s going to be applied to allow for floor plate compression which if not addressed can result in buckled siding where the floor meets the wall.
Apply the bleach mixture to the siding with either a brush roller or the paint sprayer.
Flat wood siding such as exterior grade plywood.
In order to get the best job possible it is a good idea to have a helper for this part of the project.
Tack the end of the paper to the wall using a construction stapler.
Check local building codes for additional requirements.
Drive staples and trim.
Hold a roll of felt paper against the left edge of the wall with the top end of the roll aligned with the chalk line.
Position the successive panels.
Step 3 apply the exterior wood stain.
Select the wood stain that you want to apply to the wood siding.
1 measure the area to assess the total amount of.
In most climates it is a good idea to slip a small spline of asphalt felt paper behind each butt joint in horizontal sidings.
Apply felt right up to the ridge or to no more than 4 inches below it.
Apply a water resistive barrier such as house wrap or felt paper.
Drive plenty of staples especially if it is windy in your area.
Rather than cutting the felt horizontally to fit overlap it by more than 4 inches apply felt on the ridge so it overlaps at least 8 inches on each side.
Eliminate creases and bubbles.