Fixing Piece Of Siding

Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding.

Fixing piece of siding.

Bend the square down and then cut across the bottom. Cut the cement board and the planks to replicate the look of cedar shake cut a 2 piece of fiber cement board that will go right above the drip cap then a larger piece on top of that and finally the shingle panels. Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves. Draw a square around the damaged siding.

Make it 3 inches wider than the patch you removed so. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips. A new generation of wood fillers hardeners and epoxies fill holes and firm up soft spots so they are as strong as the original wood.

Gap at corner and butt joints. It ll better match the house. Cut the replacement patch. Make your repair last prime the back and edges of the new siding.

Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. Use caution when working on ladders. Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them. With a utility knife cut the top and side edges.

These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding. Start at the bottom of the piece that is being replaced and insert a wooden shim between the pieces of siding as the zip tool slides along the siding. Use zip tool to. Seal these joints.

Holes dents and other damage to siding can usually be fixed quickly and inexpensively. It doesn t need to fit exactly in the corner. Nail the starter strip in place above the drip cap with a coiled nailing sider.