Old House Journal

what LIES BENEATH …real-world tips on removing substitute siding

Although no house built before 1940 or so was born with a synthetic skin, many houses later received an overcoat sold on the premise of easier maintenance. Despite decades of preservation thinking, plenty of houses still need a good stripping.

While it’s not a weekend job, stripping away secondary siding is basically the reverse of the installation process—and requires much less finesse. Be

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