Siding That Fails From the Bottom Up
T1-11 siding painting in North Olmsted usually starts with a ranch where the siding has faded and the bottom edge has gone soft.
T1-11 is plywood with grooves cut in. When the coating wears thin, water gets into the bottom edge and the layers start to separate. Corners, the bottom course and spots under gutters go first.
What people usually ask us for:
- soft spots fixed, not painted over
- a finish that lasts
- pergolas and outdoor wood matched to the house
How We Restore T1-11
Step 1: Find the rot
We probe the bottom edge, corners and trim. Small soft spots are cleaned out and filled with an exterior filler, and anything larger is flagged so it can be repaired before coating.
Step 2: Wash and dry
Siding is cleaned and allowed to dry fully before coating.
Step 3: Seal the bottom edge
The end grain at the bottom of each sheet is primed and sealed. It’s where water gets in.
Step 4: Stain or paint
Solid stain soaks into rough T1-11 and won’t peel. Paint suits siding that has been painted before.
Step 5: Outdoor wood
Pergolas and lattice are cleaned and stained to match.
T1-11 Siding Painting in North Olmsted: What to Expect
Sound siding with a protective finish that ties the house, trim and pergola together.
What we look for on a T1-11 estimate visit
T1-11 siding painting in North Olmsted starts with the bottom course. We check where the siding meets the foundation, the corners, the spots under gutters and downspouts, and anywhere sprinklers or mulch beds keep the wood wet. We also note whether the siding was stained or painted before, because that decides what can go on it now. Pergolas and lattice get the same look, since they’re usually on the same schedule as the house.
Questions we hear
Should I stain or paint T1-11? If it’s been stained before, solid stain. If painted, stay with paint.
Can you fix soft spots? Small areas are filled and sealed. Larger damage is flagged so it gets repaired before we coat the siding.
Can you stain my pergola too? Yes, in the same visit.
Is T1-11 worth repainting or should it be replaced? If most of it is sound, sealing and recoating protects it. Widespread delamination is a replacement question, and we’ll be honest about which you have.
Is your T1-11 siding wearing out? Book my estimate visit or call 440-319-9556. Every job comes with a written 2-year workmanship warranty.
