But without proper attention isolated areas can begin rotting in only a few years especially near the foundation.
Replacing hardboard lap siding.
Step 1 clean the hardboard with a stiff bristle brush.
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Water splashes up from the ground frequently soaking the vulnerable bottom edges.
Fortunately you can repair masonite hardboard siding with wood putty.
First pry the damaged pieces off the wall using a crowbar.
If you replace hardboard sections with suitable replacement products fiber cement sidng or vinyl siding you will definitely notice a difference between the 2 siding products in thickness hardboard is thicker and style texture.
Rotten hardboard siding before replacement with fiber cement siding.
How to repair wood siding.
Step 2 pack wood putty into the hole using a trowel.
One of the disadvantages of hardboard siding is that exposure to water can cause it to deteriorate over time.
When hardboard siding is installed and maintained correctly it can hold up for 30 or 40 years.
Replacement is the only option for rotted hardboard lap siding.
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This hardboard siding is coated with a primer in order to reduce the amount of water saturation that can happen when it rains.
Hardboard lap siding has been used on homes for years because it mimics the look of wood siding but is much less expensive.
Specifically he shows every step in how to remove old.
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However you don t have to replace it all just the damaged pieces which are usually near the ground or adjacent roofing.
Slightly overlap the putty onto the surrounding hardboard by 1 inch.