How should I proceed with replacing the rotting t111 siding on my garage while adding metal wainscoting, considering my limited resources and DIY situation?
This is our cute second garage. It faces south and gets all the weather, and the t1-11 siding between the door and the window is starting to rot at the bottom. I want to switch it out and add some metal siding wainscoting (luckily my mom and step-dad have some to spare). I’m not sure where to start. I know I have to replace the rotted t1-11 siding, but do I have to use the same type if it’s going to be covered up? We have some leftover plywood and green board from a recent bathroom renovation that we could use instead.
I also think I need to make a cut around the whole garage (even though we’re only replacing the rotted parts) and install some z-channel to help with water drainage. Should I add a belly band for looks or is it necessary? And what about a J-Channel at the bottom of the metal siding? The ends are a bit rough from cutting.
In the future, I plan on scraping and repainting the upper part of the garage and replacing the windows, but for now I’m focusing on the metal wainscoting and trim. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I’ve
The flashing you brought up is crucial. It would be ideal to have someone bend some for you on a brake. Place it behind the T 1-11, extending over and down the metal
No need for a belly band here.
In my opinion, adding J channel here is extra. I’d simply leave it as is.