Repairing Cedar Lap Siding

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.

Repairing cedar lap siding.

Remove the nails on. A few days ago i noticed some rot on the siding of the house. A quick video showing you how to replace damaged siding on your house all by yourself. Wash away any cobwebs and surface dirt.

How to repair and replace siding step 1. Basic maintenance repair and painting of cedar wood siding using gardner flex n fill and behr premium plus exterior paint. Ken was called to remove the siding and find the source of the moisture. 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.

Cut and prime replacement siding. Add new siding we used cedar siding to replace the rotted clapboards. Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board. Work the pry bar along the.

To replicate the. Cut the new siding to length prime all four sides and allow the primer to dry before installing. First to help avoid any future insect damage back prime the cedar with oil based primer image 1. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.

Mix the wood cleaner which is usually sold in concentrated form according to the manufacturer s instructions. Remove the nails in the corner cap. How to prepare to repaint cedar siding step 1. Please like and subscribe to our channel and make sure to ask us any.

Work the putty down into the holes and smear the putty over the top and edges of the defect. Rinse the siding with a high pressure nozzle attached to a water hose. Using a utility knife score the entire length of the damaged clapboard from end to end about halfway up from.