How To Repair Cedar Siding

How to repair exterior cedar siding.

How to repair cedar siding.

Cedar wood siding should be painted or stained every 6 years or sooner depending on the level of uv exposure in order to reduce the costs of repainting. Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them. For high areas use an extension on the roller or climb a ladder and use your paintbrush. Reach the high areas or apply cleaner to the less dirty areas using a roller with an extension pole which doesn t allow you to apply as much pressure or elbow grease as a paint brush.

Leave the puttied sections of the boards to dry for 24 hours in a location where they will not get damp. Do not let it dry. Follow the manufacturer s instructions regarding. You ll want to leave the cleaner on for at least 15 minutes up to 30 minutes to ensure that it removes the old coating.

Pack the wood putty in tightly with the putty knife. Prime the back and edges of the new siding. Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves. Then use your pry bar with your hammer if needed to pry out the board.

Epoxy putty is a commonly recommended wood filler for use in repairing woodpecker damage. If the siding is unpainted stick with epoxy filler it s. Mix a solution of wood cleaner. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding.

Run the circular saw up the middle ish of your bad board. Repair small perforations and cracks in the boards with the wood putty at the same time. Leave the wood cleaner on. Wood cleaner is generally sold in a concentrated formula.

When you cut into your siding your saw should ideally just cut through the board but not into your vapor barrier or the rest of your house. Once the paint starts to peel costs can quickly grow as sanding out walls is not cheap let alone replacing warped twisted and cracked siding panels. Apply the wood cleaner to the cedar siding using a paint brush or roller. Set your circular saw to the depth of your cedar siding.

Clamp the board to ensure it retains the putty. Mix the cleaner according to the instruction and apply it to the stained cedar siding with a brush or roller. Fill cracks in painted siding with either exterior acrylic latex caulk caulk or with epoxy wood filler which is a better choice. Scrape away any excess with the putty knife when you re done and allow it to air dry.

Fill the siding holes with wood filler.