I just realized that these 3 videos about old house, exterior wood siding were made by some of my favorite guys in the old home fix-it business. Each one of them is friendly, bright & they are all excellent teachers. An interesting thing about all 3 is that every one is a perfect gentlemen, treating everyone respectfully, listening attentively & graciously. I think they have absorbed the manners of earlier ages from being so well-attuned to old houses.
They approach teaching very differently from one another, though they all know that if a picture is worth 1,000 words, a video has to be worth at least 1,000,000!
You can read about Bob & John here, in my article about schools. Bob Yapp has run a school in Hannibal, Missouri, The Belvedere School for Hands-On Preservation since 2008. His students come from all over the U.S. & even Europe & Asia.
John Leeke is the OG of wood widow repair as well as general restoration & has been teaching & writing books for years. John & Bob both do consulting including remote consulting, advising homeowners on correct sequences, procedures & materials. Chris you will find here being a terrific resource for DIY’ers at every level.
THE OLD HOUSE EXTERIOR WOOD SIDING VIDEOS
Replacement Siding Is Nasty! (24:13)
About your House with Bob Yapp
Exterior Woodwork, Repair Split Clapboard (4:34)
John Leeke
Wood Siding Repair: How to Repair Cracks in Clapboard Siding, Part 1 (1:38)
My Old House Fix
WAIT, THERE’S MORE!
I have a large number of informative old house videos on my YouTube playlists from scary tales of knob & tube to heartwarming stories of bungalow neighborhoods to the history of the Arts & Crafts Movement as it crossed the seas to America from England. So, if you want to know how the pro’s do it, or just pass an enjoyable afternoon eating popcorn in front of the computer, tune in!
And don’t forget the watch SAFETY FIRST!!!! There’s nothing sexier than PPE!
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This is a great article on restoring old house exterior wood siding! I’ve been wanting to tackle this project on my own bungalow, and it’s reassuring to know that repairing the siding is often preferable to replacing it altogether.
The article mentions a few methods for fixing damaged wood, but I’d love to hear more about the specific products or materials that you recommend. Are there any brands or types of wood filler that you’ve found to be particularly effective?
Yes, it is definatley advantageous to preserve old-growth wood whenever you can.
Sorry to have taken so long to respond. I couldn’t recall where I had read this article but finally remembered! https://thecraftsmanblog.com/the-7-best-products-to-patch-wood/
Great post! It’s heartwarming to see such genuine appreciation for the work and character of these workers and teachers. The way you highlight their unique teaching styles and old-school manners makes me want to learn from them, too! Good observation on how you’ve connected their respect for old houses with their gracious demeanor. And the idea of a video being worth 1,000,000 words? Spot on! It’s clear they’re not just experts but also remarkable individuals. Thanks for sharing!
So sorry to have failed to reply to your kind words! It is easy to express such appreciation because I hold these feelings so strongly!
Suzanne