How To Repair Lap Siding

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How to repair lap siding.

Remove the nails in the corner cap. Finally caulk all the seams and edges to prepare the area for finish paint. Remove the nails on. To replicate the.

Then cut out the damaged section with a backsaw. We ll show you how to fill small holes fill large holes repair a split and replace siding pieces. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. What you need hammer tape measure square flat pry bar putty knife keyhole saw caulking gun paintbrush sanding block utility knife wood filler wood hardener caulk exterior or polyurethane glue nails or screws roofing felt sandpaper primer and paint.

The new siding is attached with galvanized nails to each stud at the top of the board so it will be concealed by the next piece. How to repair and replace siding step 1. Most repairs will take less than an hour. Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board.

A quick video showing you how to replace damaged siding on your house all by yourself. To remove a damaged clapboard drive wedges t pull it away from the house and pry out the nails. Damaged siding lets air water dirt and insects through to the inside. When clapboards or shakes are rotten or broken your home s siding can no longer do the job it s meant to do.

Most damage to lap siding can be repaired with one of four techniques.