In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding.
How to repair wood shingle siding.
Finish the cut with a sharp utility knife.
Make the first cut with a circular saw.
Mark locations of shingle courses on pole.
3 peel off any paper or housewrap.
2 use a square to mark a straight square line for cutting across the board on each side of the damaged area.
Depending upon the type of siding it may.
Stagger butt joints if you re replacing multiple courses.
Repair or replace damaged wood board siding 1 pry out the nails holding the damaged piece using a prybar or nail puller.
How to repair wood siding.
2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house.
1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.