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Help deciding what to do for replacement siding

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Mhickerson09
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I have a rental property that has wood siding. I believe it's original and about 20 years old. In trying to find replacement pieces I've learned that lumber stores don't offer replacement pieces. The siding is getting worn enough that I need to consider replacement options.

Hopefully this works for photos:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/LQ7FmDAatvPVPRrG9


Ryan the Temp
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Pine clapboard siding is readily available at most big box stores and lumberyards in 1x6 and 1x8. If you wanted to consider Hardie, HardiePlank Custom Colonial is a good look. That's what I have on my house.
a07nathanb
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Is there siding underneath? That first picture looks like asbestos siding I used to have.

If it was my house I'd consult a few reputable painters. I don't see anything they couldn't work with.

Maybe only replace one small section of siding and use those removed pieces to fix the othe sections.... But maybe I'm not as particular
1988PA-Aggie
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This kind of project likely requires a search at a 'reclaimed wood' place as opposed to a building supply. Here in PA there are several places out in the back country that acquire old wood from barns and old factories. They remove nails and bolts, put it in a kiln for a bit to kill anything, then sell for about the same price as new. They let you pick your own to match in size, species, color, surface, and they have at least two dozen different species (much of it softwoods).

These places may be a off-the-grid, no website, so it may require some searching via networking like going to a local sawmill and asking them. Most sawmills know the others around the area. Not sure about where you live, but here in PA its easy.
tjones
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It looks like just lap and gap cedar siding to me. Readily available at lumber yards.

You can power wash that and it would look brand new and most likely match new pretty close. Then you an seal/stain as desired.
Mhickerson09
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Thanks for the replies. Replacing one wall and using that to replace other sections is a good idea. A lot of the boards are actually in poor shape but it doesn't show up. I'm sure I could get a mill to work up something but that doesn't seem very economical. I admit while I've thought of looking into that I haven't actually priced it. I'm not sure what's under it, most of what I can see is insulation.
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