How To Repair Lap Siding

A quick video showing you how to replace damaged siding on your house all by yourself.

How to repair lap siding.

The top piece in the repair area will need to be nailed through the bottom edge of the row above it. Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board. Damaged siding lets air water dirt and insects through to the inside. We ll show you how to fill small holes fill large holes repair a split and replace siding pieces.

Finally caulk all the seams and edges to prepare the area for finish paint. Remove the nails on. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Work your way up the wall with this method.

Please like and subscribe to our channel and make sure to ask us any. Most damage to lap siding can be repaired with one of four techniques. Most repairs will take less than an hour. 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.

To remove a damaged clapboard drive wedges t pull it away from the house and pry out the nails. 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. Remove the nails in the corner cap. Then cut out the damaged section with a backsaw.

How to repair and replace siding step 1.