I'm dealing with a tricky situation here in Northern NJ—my home is less than a foot away from my neighbor's, and while our exterior walls don't actually touch, there's barely enough space to squeeze a hand through. My place has wood panel siding, and theirs is brick. Inside, I've got a hallway, staircase, and two bedrooms right next to that wall, making it harder to access for replacement. What are my options for replacing the siding?
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In a past project, I had just about 19 inches to work with. We managed to temporarily attach plastic sheeting to the neighbor's wall using tension poles, then painted the siding with spray guns on poles. It’s a workaround, but it can be done in tight spots like yours!
I once had a client with a similar issue. Replacement turned out to be impossible, so we worked with the neighbor to enclose the space instead. We tied the roofs together, sealed everything tight, and now they don't have to worry about it anymore. Just a small access door remains to check inside or deal with pests.
First off, I recommend getting bids from professional siding contractors. This is definitely not a DIY project, especially given the tight space. It could lead to some costly mistakes if you mess it up yourself!
The area’s dimensions matter a lot here. If it’s too short to use fasteners in the middle and you can't reach from either end, you might be out of luck. You’ll likely need to get a quote from a siding company, but even they might struggle if they can’t fit someone in that tiny gap!
Totally agree. If I mess up, that'll be a headache I don't want to deal with!