How To Replace Wood Siding Panels

See how to remove the damaged siding with little damage to existing siding.

How to replace wood siding panels.

The nailheads on existing siding will indicate stud positions. Remember to add new tar paper for extra weather proofing. Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. Cut the new section of siding to size on the electric miter saw.

Unscrew one section of damaged paneling from the home s exterior. Use a hammer to tap the wedges into place. Take the replacement board fit it in place image 2 and nail it in with a hammer using galvanized nails. Cut the new siding use your damaged section of siding as a template for marking the dimensions on the new siding board.

Remove any old nails paint and caulk from around the siding. Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out. The process of replacing rotten wood siding isn t difficult. Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade.

Then measure for proper fit of the new siding. If you need to buy new siding take the old piece with you to the hardware store to make sure you buy matching replacement siding. The wedges elevate the damaged panel which makes it easier to cut out. Finally attach the new siding with sliding nails that do not rust and fill seams with outdoor caulk.

Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing. Identify the damaged wood panel. The steps involve cutting away the rotten siding clearing out the old nails cutting the new siding to the appropriate length and fastening the siding as well as caulking it to make the siding watertight. Place some wood wedges underneath the damaged portion.

Nail the replacement siding board in place. Then prime and paint to match your existing structure. The dangers of replacing rotten wood siding on your own. Use a square to mark the cutting lines centered on a stud.

To remove all the damaged siding use the oscillating multi tool to cut the hidden nails and carefully pry the wood off with a pry bar. If nails were used to install the original paneling use the claw of a hammer to pull them out and carefully pry off the wood.