Repairing Cedar Lap Siding

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Repairing cedar lap siding.

Work the putty down into the holes and smear the putty over the top and edges of the defect. Mix the wood cleaner which is usually sold in concentrated form according to the manufacturer s instructions. Repairing minor defects in cedar siding step 1 use a putty knife to apply exterior wood putty to smaller cracks or holes in siding. Work the pry bar along the.

Add new siding we used cedar siding to replace the rotted clapboards. Cut the new siding to length prime all four sides and allow the primer to dry before installing. Cut and prime replacement siding. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.

Before the siding can go up 1x4 starter strips of treated lumber should be nailed to the sill where the lower most course of siding will go up image 2. A quick video showing you how to replace damaged siding on your house all by yourself. In a pinch you can wrap duct tape around the bottom of a hacksaw blade to protect your hand and use it to cut through the nails. Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board.

Basic maintenance repair and painting of cedar wood siding using gardner flex n fill and behr premium plus exterior paint. How to repair and replace siding step 1. Please like and subscribe to our channel and make sure to ask us any. Wash away any cobwebs and surface dirt.

How to prepare to repaint cedar siding step 1. To replicate the. First to help avoid any future insect damage back prime the cedar with oil based primer image 1. A few days ago i noticed some rot on the siding of the house.

Ken was called to remove the siding and find the source of the moisture. Using a utility knife score the entire length of the damaged clapboard from end to end about halfway up from. Remove the nails in the corner cap.