How To Repair Lap Siding

Damaged siding lets air water dirt and insects through to the inside.

How to repair lap siding.

Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board. The top piece in the repair area will need to be nailed through the bottom edge of the row above it. Most repairs will take less than an hour. Specifically he shows every step in how to remove old.

How to repair and replace siding step 1. Work your way up the wall with this method. The new siding is attached with galvanized nails to each stud at the top of the board so it will be concealed by the next piece. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.

Then cut out the damaged section with a backsaw. We ll show you how to fill small holes fill large holes repair a split and replace siding pieces. What you need hammer tape measure square flat pry bar putty knife keyhole saw caulking gun paintbrush sanding block utility knife wood filler wood hardener caulk exterior or polyurethane glue nails or screws roofing felt sandpaper primer and paint. Most damage to lap siding can be repaired with one of four techniques.

When clapboards or shakes are rotten or broken your home s siding can no longer do the job it s meant to do. Finally caulk all the seams and edges to prepare the area for finish paint. A quick video showing you how to replace damaged siding on your house all by yourself. Remove the nails in the corner cap.

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