Patching House Siding

Whether it s cracked rotted or the victim of a woodpecker s bill a damaged strip of wood siding is an open invitation for water to leak in and wreak havoc on a house.

Patching house siding.

After you remove the rotted courses use a small hacksaw to cut any protruding nail shanks or if you have a very strong grip use a good pair of wire cutters. This chapter shows how to repair most types of siding including stucco. Tim leahy a finish foreman for kirby perkins construction in newport r i answers this question for the best fillers for patching holes and gauges. What type of filler should i use when patching holes in siding.

For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool. Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding.

Often a major re siding can be delayed by repairing sections of siding. To learn how to repair wood siding remove rotted boards with a flat pry bar. Protect sound siding with a scrap piece of 1 4 in. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes.

It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Fiber cement siding looks like wood but it s actually a tough industrial material alternative that s waterproof fire proof insect resistant making it a very popular choice for most homeowners. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.

To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures. Whether you have shingles clapboard fiber cement or vinyl siding this video. Small cracks can be repaired with a special patching compound before they cause breaks saving you the work of removing and replacing a damaged panel. So when a piece needs fixing it s a task that merits a big red flag on the to do list.

Boards shingles and panels usually can be replaced without too much trouble.