Repairing And Sealing Wood Siding

If you have t 111 siding on your home you may be having some of the same issues which are presented in this video.

Repairing and sealing wood siding.

Mix the hardener with the paste according to the manufacturer s directions. Instead of removing the 16 siding we decided to rebuild the bad end using an epoxy consolidant to harden the soft wood. Remove the old siding. The wood s structural integrity will remain unless the wood is exposed to excessive moisture which can cause curling cracking and wood rot.

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. I offer you some tips on how to make an in. Carefully use a pry bar to remove the siding.

Left unstained cedar s red hue will fade to gray within about a year. One end was soft enough to push a pencil through. To repair large cracks and damaged trim remove any rotten wood with a chisel. Painting and repairing old wood siding step by step.

Wood siding is one of the most beautiful of all types of siding and one of the most expensive. Here are the step by step procedures as discussed in our painting and stripping old wood siding overview page. Score the calk on the edges as the ends split easily. After we removed the paint from our siding we came across some boards that had decayed.

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. 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.