Then remove the damaged shake.
How to replace water damaged siding.
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Cover the new area with felt paper or house wrap and replace the exterior siding.
Wedge each damaged shake or shingle out driving wedges under the damaged shake and under the shakes that overlap it.
Make sure that the new siding matches the old.
The repair is simple if you follow the details in the illustration above.
Otherwise you can cut out and water damage repair the water stained portion.
And remember to check the insulation behind the drywall for damage as well.
Prime caulk and repaint the new siding if necessary.
We tear off the damaged hardboard and replace it with fiber cement siding.
We tear off the damaged hardboard and replace it with fiber cement siding.
Pull out or cut off all nails as above.
Step 1 remove the water damaged plywood siding after you have located the sheet of plywood siding that is water damaged you ll need to remove it.
A quick video showing you how to replace damaged siding on your house all by yourself.
The sheathing and framing sometimes need repairs too but that is less common.
Replace the exterior sheathing plywood or osb and attach with penny nails.
To do this locate the seams around the 4 by 8 foot piece of plywood siding that are filled with caulk or silicone sealant.
In most cases the original layer of building paper or housewrap at the bottom of the wall was enough to prevent water infiltration and damage beneath the siding.
The sheathing and framing sometimes need repairs too but that is less common.