Repairing And Sealing Wood Siding

Remove the old siding.

Repairing and sealing wood siding.

The wood s structural integrity will remain unless the wood is exposed to excessive moisture which can cause curling cracking and wood rot. Two part fillers come with a thick paste base and a small tube of hardener. Score the calk on the edges as the ends split easily. Wood siding is one of the most beautiful of all types of siding and one of the most expensive.

Instead of removing the 16 siding we decided to rebuild the bad end using an epoxy consolidant to harden the soft wood. If you d like to avoid repairs that could cost thousands of dollars and you d like to keep your clapboard shingles or board and batten lasting for decades regular upkeep and maintenance is critical. After we removed the paint from our siding we came across some boards that had decayed. Holes occur over time when seals crack around plumbing fixtures on your siding allowing mice entrance into your home.

By sealing gaps in your walls and siding you can successfully secure your home from outdoor pests. Here are the step by step procedures as discussed in our painting and stripping old wood siding overview page. I offer you some tips on how to make an in. To repair large cracks and damaged trim remove any rotten wood with a chisel.

Use a two part polyester based compound similar to auto body filler to make the repair. While cedar stands up to the elements fairly well on its own putting a seal or a coat of paint on it can enhance the color and protect the wood from inclement weather. One end was soft enough to push a pencil through. Painting and repairing old wood siding step by step.

Carefully use a pry bar to remove the siding. Inexpensive and simple to do sealing your siding only requires a little time to locate the cracks.