How To Patch Woodpecker Hole In Siding

Step 1 save sawdust.

How to patch woodpecker hole in siding.

Step 4 mix the repair putty. Mix up a batch of lightweight structural adhesive epoxy putty on a scrap board. Use the putty knife to scrape away the excess then. In this video we are patching woodpecker holes by first filling the holes with sprayfoam.

After the sprayfoam has dried about a couple of hours we cut the excess off and use a basecoat adhesive. Scoop out a golf ball size glob. Chisel out the back interior of the holes. Use a putty knife to force the filler inside the hole making sure to fill in.

Disclaimer our videos are for entertainment purposes only. We want the patch to be slightly smaller than the hole cut in the siding so that we can fit it in place. Sand down any excess wood filler and paint the patch. It is recommended that you seek adv.

This is how i fixed a woodpecker hole in the side of my house. How do i repair woodpecker holes in wood siding. When you fill woodpecker holes or blemishes in siding or other wood surfaces the type of wood plays a factor. Filling woodpecker holes in wood siding.

Use this wood filler around the edges of both the patch and hole and fit the patch into place. Feather the paint out for a seamless finish. Use a putty knife to apply the putty liberally across. Step 3 glue the backing into place.

On a warm day mix the two materials with a putty knife then spread the mix over holes in the siding until the opening is completely covered. Repairing small woodpecker holes 1. Step 2 prepare the backing. Sand the filler.

Smear a generous layer of the epoxy putty over the holes.