Repairing Cedar Lap Siding

Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.

Repairing cedar lap siding.

Cut and prime replacement siding. Remove the nails in the corner cap. How to prepare to repaint cedar siding step 1. Basic maintenance repair and painting of cedar wood siding using gardner flex n fill and behr premium plus exterior paint.

Repairing minor defects in cedar siding step 1 use a putty knife to apply exterior wood putty to smaller cracks or holes in siding. Rinse the siding with a high pressure nozzle attached to a water hose. Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board. Work the pry bar along the.

The house was built in. Mix the wood cleaner which is usually sold in concentrated form according to the manufacturer s instructions. To break loose the lower half of the damaged piece start at one end and gently tap a small pry bar underneath. Before the siding can go up 1x4 starter strips of treated lumber should be nailed to the sill where the lower most course of siding will go up image 2.

In a pinch you can wrap duct tape around the bottom of a hacksaw blade to protect your hand and use it to cut through the nails. Work the putty down into the holes and smear the putty over the top and edges of the defect. A few days ago i noticed some rot on the siding of the house. Wash away any cobwebs and surface dirt.

Please like and subscribe to our channel and make sure to ask us any. Ken was called to remove the siding and find the source of the moisture. Remove the nails on. Using a utility knife score the entire length of the damaged clapboard from end to end about halfway up from.

A quick video showing you how to replace damaged siding on your house all by yourself. Cut the new siding to length prime all four sides and allow the primer to dry before installing. How to repair and replace siding step 1.