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I have a 1980 mobile home with the ABTJ? (Cedar wood) type wall panels on the
outside of my home, some of the wall panels have become warped from moisture
and/or have become damaged from water around a couple of the windows.

I have found the Cedar wood panels at a local building supply,
the wall panels look like they were nailed into place.

Will replacement of these Cedar panels be as simple as pulling
off the damaged panels and nailing a new panel in place?

Do you have any recommendations for me if I decide to replace the
panels?

Thanks for your help.

Bill

If your able to replace your existing panels with the same panels, that's pretty much it -- just pull off the old and nail on the new. If there's a door or window in the panel, you'll want to remove them first. And as you've probably figured, you'll have to remove some of your skirting and possibly a top trim board.

If you run into some rotted wall studs, then nail a new one along side it. If the stud is at a seam then nail one along each side of it. Or you could try and remove it -- but that can open up another can of worms as remember your walls on the inside are nailed to it also.

Good luck!

Mark
You have to see my repair manual!

Thank you for your insight Mark.