Fill in the nail holes.
Replacing cracked siding.
For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool.
Cut out the damaged piece of siding leaving a space 2 inches shorter than the replacement piece.
Consider replacing rotted areas with fiber cement siding.
Where siding meets a roof it will rot if the siding touches the shingles.
Install the new siding so there s a 1 in.
Gap between siding and shingles.
Use the snips to cut away about two inches of the top nailing strip and the bottom j profile from both ends of the replacement piece.
To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair clapboards.
This chapter shows how to repair most types of siding including stucco.
Tap flat bar under siding to loosen nails.
Take the replacement board fit it in place image 2 and nail it in with a hammer using galvanized nails.
Fiber cement siding is low cost for its rated lifespan and is easy to maintain when compared with other siding choices.
When you replace these boards make sure you have good flashing along the joint.
Nail straight down on the replacement board in order to hit studs.
How to prevent serious siding damage if your siding is buckling splitting warping delaminating or coming loose in large areas or if you see mold or other signs of moisture inside the siding remove a section and take a look.
The best way to get a replacement piece is to take the broken piece to vinyl siding distributors in your area and find the closest match.
Secure old siding by driving ring shank nails down at an angle through the old nail holes.
Pull loose nails from clapboard siding.
Install the replacement piece over the existing siding and attach with roofing nails.
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.