Replacing rotten weather boards (final)

Last post for this job, 2nd coat done and we are done. Next job is to repair/replace the weatherboards under the side balcony window but that won't be till next week cos we have a hot spell coming up for the next four days.

We can tick this one off the job list...

Replacing rotten weather boards (part 6)

A nicer cooler day to finish this job. Last board is up and first coat is done so in for a coffee now then back out for the second coat and we are done.

Last board is up and one may wonder why it's taking so long for only four boards. When the boards are prised off there are lots of nails left behind and it took a while to get them all out with large round nose nail puller and side cutters. The old vapour barrier paper was a bit tatty so had staple and even patch some areas with plastic from packaging.

Rreplacing rotten weather boards (part 5)

Back after lunch and just put up the 2nd board.

Replacing rotten weather boards (part 4)

Why am I doing home repairs on Christmas day ???
We do Christmas Eve and yes, yesterday was a busy day in the kitchen prepping for dinner with family and friends.

Setting up the work site.

Replacing rotten weather boards (part 3)

Finally we can start painting. This spot will have shade for most of the afternoon.

Doing the back of the boards first - two coats. It's important to do the ends. The boards are 3.0M and when I put them up I'll trim the ends down to 2.850mm on the cordless mitre saw and dab paint on the fresh ends.

Replacing rotten weather boards (part 2)

These days stuff like this comes primed but regardless of that I'm going to give them two coats of primer and when up another two coats of Mission Brown on the outside face. Found a 10L can of Dulux Weathershield White that's never been opened but must be going on 20 years old, will it be OK ?. Popped the lid and it will be fine, just needs a bloody good stir. But... I don't have the larger drill powered paint stirrer and not even going to try with a flat stick.


Making a drill powered paint stirrer.

Long timber roofing screw with the head cut off.

Let's get back to the job.

Replacing rotten weather boards (part 1)

Our AV Jennings 'Catalina' family home has been in the family for 49 years. It features weather boards below all the main windows and no complaints that some of them need replacing.

Bedroom 3 - all four boards need replacing.