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.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding. Often a major re siding can be delayed by repairing sections of siding. These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding. However even this stuff isn t impervious to the test of time and the forces of nature so you might find yourself needing to give your siding a little sprucing and repair from time to time.

No matter how durable fiber cement siding is though cracks can still occur. 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. 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. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house. This chapter shows how to repair most types of siding including stucco. So when a piece needs fixing it s a task that merits a big red flag on the to do list.

To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures. 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. Whether you have shingles clapboard fiber cement or vinyl siding this video. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool.

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. To learn how to repair wood siding remove rotted boards with a flat pry bar. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. What type of filler should i use when patching holes in siding.

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