Siding Over Concrete Block

How to put vinyl siding on a block building.

Siding over concrete block.

The simplest way to cover a cinder block wall is by using surface bonding cement to create a concrete finish. One choice might be vinyl siding. I have a concrete block fireplace chimney 12 long 3 wide and about 14 high that is finished with about 1 2 of stucco. Vinyl siding colors are not restricted to the limited five or ten pastel colors that were the choice for so many years.

There are hundreds of colors to choose from when you decide on installing vinyl siding. But if you want a garage that is both sturdy and attractive you may want to cover your garage s exterior concrete block wall surface with something more becoming than the concrete block. It s one of the most affordable siding options on the market and it comes in a host of colors with matching or contrasting trim. Installing vinyl siding over concrete is similar to installing it over wood since you have to install wooden furring strips under the siding.

Vinyl siding is a great material to dress up a concrete block structure. Mist and dry the cement for 3 days. Vinyl siding can give an ordinary concrete home an appealing polished look and update its appearance. After that your wall is done and you can enjoy the strong but smooth finish the cement gives it.

I plan to side the chimney with horizontal cedar siding as is the rest of my house and would apply the siding over vertical 1 x 3 furring strips 2 o c. Vinyl siding unlike. Dampen the concrete twice a day for 3 days straight to ensure it cures correctly. Concrete helps insulate the building and keep moisture out.

Get a big misting bottle and fill it with water. Method 1 over furring method 2 direct to block hardieplank lap siding and xld trim with masonry construction. It creates a smooth finished surface you can leave as is or paint. Although the process of installing vinyl siding is relatively simple it helps to have assistance.

A concrete block garage is just about as sturdy as any garage can be. If you want a colored wall but don t want to paint concrete pigment is the way to go. Hardieplank lap siding nailed directly to block walls trim cmu wall 6 clearance to grade refer to table on next page for fastener type and fastener spacing.