How to repair masonite wood siding.
How to repair holes in hardboard siding.
Here s another typical handyandy exterior project.
Pack wood putty into the hole using a trowel.
Refer to manufacturer recommendations for products that are compatible with fiber cement.
The client here was told by several contractors that his masonite siding was defective and needed to be re.
Loosen the nails found at the top of the damaged siding using a pry bar and hammer and remove them completely.
Scrub the brush around the hole to dislodge dirt and debris.
How to repair masonite siding with putty step 1.
The siding panels nearest to the.
If you re replacing more than one board in a run simply hammer a nail into the top corner to support it and then move half way down the board.
Slightly overlap the putty onto the surrounding hardboard by 1.
Use a 4 foot level to check and then hammer in another nail.
If water seeps into joints between hardboard panels or penetrates through small holes it will cause the panels to deteriorate.
Step 4 paint the siding.
Step 2 apply filler compound.
Check the siding panel for molds holes or any damage.
Once the nails are out place the pry bar beneath the damaged section carefully and cut the nails at the back of the siding with a reciprocating saw.
Level the wood.
Hammer down loose nails.
If the nails do not stay put hammer additional 2 inch nails beside the original nail to.
Scrape off flaking paint and debris from the damaged area using a paint scraper.
Immediately fill holes with a flexible all purpose filler such as pre mixed bridging and patching compound following label directions.
Sand the area smooth and then paint it to match the rest of the siding.
2 dig out all the rot from inside the crack or hole with an awl or a flat head screwdriver.
Step 1 check the siding panels and clean the holes.
Step 3 sand the area.
How to repair hardboard siding.
Repair or patching fiber cement board siding dents chips cracks and other minor surface damage in james hardie siding and trim products can be filled with cementitious patching compound.
Scrape all loose paint from around the area to be repaired using a paint scraper or putty knife.
Then hammer away on the rest of the board.