Help! - Texture 111 - what is it? - Fine Homebuilding
May 8, 2000 · When buying Texture 1-11 [T1-11] plywood sidings look on the back side for the " APA 303" registered trademark. The stamp will indicate allowable patches [ e.g. 303-6 indicates 6 patches allowed on the face, 303-18 allows 18 patches etc.], rated spacing [16 or 24], exposure ratings, at which mill the siding was manufactured plus a few more bits ...
Siding with Texture-111 - Fine Homebuilding
May 27, 2000 · The T-111 is thick enough (5/8") that sheathing underneath is not necessary. Wrap the structure with either house wrap, or felt paper (I use #30 felt). Flash all the corners, windows, doors, etc... properly. Prime and paint, or stain, and you will have a loong lasting, fairly inexpensive siding. It takes a LOT of paint/stain to cover this ...
Window detailing for T-111 siding - Fine Homebuilding
Nov 2, 2006 · A: John LaTorre, a contractor in Tolumne, California, replies: T-111 is best installed over tar paper or housewrap stapled to studs. The best option for windows is the type with a vinyl flange all the way around. Weatherproof the opening using self-adhering flashing such as Grace Vycor (www.graceconstruction.com), as shown in the drawing.
back prime T-111 with linseed oil mix? - Fine Homebuilding
Apr 6, 2004 · I’m in the process of choosing a semi-transparent stain for ~ 1600 sq ft of 5/8″ T-111 siding, rotary cut SYP, 4″ OC grooves ($22.88 a sheet). Ben Moore and Cabot at least both offer tintable linseed-oil-based semi transparent product. Kind of pricey, but both seem highly recommended on this forum, as is back-priming any wood siding material.
Window flashing on T-111?? - Fine Homebuilding
rce | Nov 13, 2005 05:29am | #2. Yes, The windows are being installed directly on top of the T-111. This is common practice for starter to mid range homes in my area where the T-111 is on three sides and lap siding on the front. It is the reality, now for …
Replacing some rotten T-111 Siding - Fine Homebuilding
Jun 8, 2006 · This will prevent this rotting problem in the future. When you cut the siding put a bevel on the bottom of the pieces, 5 degrees. As for the cut ends they need to be stained or painted after you cut them, this will also help prevent the wicking problem. I'd leave an 1/8" gap between the flashing and the siding.
siding with Texture 111 - Fine Homebuilding
May 22, 2000 · Most of the T-111 applications I've seen are for sheds, or pole buildings. The T-111 is applied directly to the studs, and wrap is never used. My shop (not built by me) is a pole building built in this manner. There is no insulation and it is about 30'x40'. I heat it up to temp with a rocket heater(110,000btu) when I'm in there.
T1-11 and rigid insulation installation - Fine Homebuilding
Jan 17, 2007 · The existing house has 2x4 walls, 1/8" structural (red) thermo-ply (a foil faced fiberboard i.e. heavy-duty cardboard), 3/4" Dow XPS (the blue stuff) and T1-11 siding. Everything is held together with wide crown staples so the T1-11 is directly on the insulation. So far, there doesn't appear to be any sign of moisture problems behind the T1-11.
T-111 Siding with grooves 12″ oc - Fine Homebuilding
Apr 29, 2002 · When I built it 15 years ago T111 with the grooves on 12″ centers was about all that was available in this area. Now all I can find is 4″ and 8″. The guys at the “box” looked at me like I was crazy. Has anybody seen 12″ oc T111 lately or am I doomed to a mismatched wall. Thanks, Bill Koustenis. Edited 4/28/2002 8:40:19 PM ET by Mr Bill.
Painting T-111 - Fine Homebuilding
Jun 7, 2009 · With the rough texture you want to fill the weave of those loose fibers so water does not get in there. Flashing details also need to be considered. Some T-111 is applied without z-flashing at the horizontal joints, which hastens failure. Tiny or nonexistent roof overhangs are also a frequent culprit behind failed siding. Bill