Gap at corner and butt joints.
Fixing wood siding.
See how to remove the damaged siding with little damage to existing siding.
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.
Repairing a single wood siding board.
Make your repair last prime the back and edges of the new siding.
This process called back priming will seal all sides of the wood to prevent moisture from causing the wood to deteriorate prematurely.
Your damaged wood clapboard siding board will be firmly rooted in place.
Small holes require only one application.
Begin with coarse.
To break loose the lower half of the damaged piece start at one end and gently tap a small pry bar underneath.
Using a utility knife score the entire length of the damaged clapboard from end to end about halfway up from.
Large or deep holes call for building.
Remember to add new tar paper for extra weather proofing.
The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and.
Holes dents and other damage to siding can usually be fixed quickly and inexpensively.
Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them.
Seal these joints.
Then prime and paint to match your existing structure.
3 sand the surface.
How to repair wood siding tools and materials.
Cut away the.
Then measure for proper fit of the new siding.
These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding.
Finally attach the new siding with sliding nails that do not rust and fill seams with outdoor caulk.
2 apply the filler with a putty knife.
Mark the repair area.
In rare instances you may want to remove the entire length of the siding board.
Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves.