Siding Videos

These This Old House videos showcase all of our siding projects, how-tos, and designs.

S22 E16: Tom Silva learns how to fire-harden a home
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How to Harden Your Home Against Wildfire

General contractor Tom Silva meets with a homeowner and improves her home’s fire resistance with the help of a fire-hardening contractor.
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How to Clean Vinyl Siding

This Old House painter Mauro Henrique covers the basics of using a power washer to clean exterior vinyl siding.
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How To Build a Sidewall Flare Pattern

Learn the best practices for building and installing a sidewall flare that provides long-lasting performance and appeal.
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All About White Cedar Shingles

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the architecture, installation, and maintenance of white cedar shingles.
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How to Install Smartside Siding Part 1 | Pro2Pro

Recorded live from the jobsite of our 2019 Idea House in New Canaan, Connecticut, This Old House host Kevin O’Connor meets up with lead carpenter Gordon Jacobsen of Karp Associates to install a building material called Smartside Siding
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How To Install and Maintain a Standing Seam Copper Roof

Installing a standing seam copper roof is a difficult, precise process, but experienced do-it-yourself enthusiasts can handle its challenges. Read our step-by-step installation guide below, which also includes maintenance tips.
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How to Install Wood Shingles | This Old House

Tom Silva shows the apprentices how to properly install wood shingles
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How To Replace Damaged Vinyl Siding

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes
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A Step by Step Guide to Repairing Melted Vinyl Siding

Need to fix melted vinyl siding? Our guide explains how to repair it and offers ways to protect your home from further heat damage.
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How to Install Fiber-Cement Siding

Installing time-saving shingles with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
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How to Prepare Aluminum Siding for Paint

Painter Jim Clark shows how to ready old, faded aluminum siding for a fresh coat of paint
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How To Install Window Casing for Vinyl Siding

Learn how to replace dull, outdated window jump casing with molded vinyl trim to restore curb appeal without disrupting vinyl siding.
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How to Install Exterior Trim Around a Stone Chimney

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to custom-fit PVC trim to a stone surface
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How To Cut and Install Fiber-Cement Siding

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his secrets for working with fiber-cement siding.
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How to Prepare to Perfectly Paint the Exterior of a Home

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and painting contractor Rich O'Neil show how to properly prepare a house's exterior for a new paint job.
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How To Fix Leaky Siding

Check out our guide on fixing leaky siding and learn how to protect your home from costly water and structural damage.
S5 E11, Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor repair clapboard siding
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How To Repair Clapboards

Read our guide on how to repair clapboard siding, including tips on fixing loose boards and replacing damaged sections.
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Everything You Need to Know to Repair Shingle Siding

Our guide teaches you how to repair damaged shingle siding and offers advice on assessing damage and maintaining your siding.
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How To Remove Ivy From a House

In this how-to video and guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to safely remove ivy from your home.
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How To Repair Vinyl Siding

In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva provides step-by-step instructions on how to repair vinyl siding in your home.
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Everything You Need to Know to Paint Aluminum Siding

This Old House painting contractor Jim Clark shares tips to help you clean and prepare your aluminum siding for a fresh coat of paint.