How To Repair Particle Board Siding

If needed replace the sheathing behind the siding using 1 2 plywood covered with builder s felt or housewrap.

How to repair particle board siding.

Newtechwood european siding system 4 8 in. The nails will be hidden beneath the layer of siding above. Repair and restore particleboard. So when moisture gets past the veneer that s on the front of it it gets in and it starts to swell says kelly smart of advanced home exteriors.

The sheathing and framing sometimes need repairs too but that is less common. Remove loose chips or rotted wood from the damaged area with a stiff bristled brush. Hit the two by four with a hammer in an upwards motion to drive the board up into position. In 1994 pressboard siding gained national.

Particleboard siding it s one of the many things nobody misses about the 80s. Particleboard is an inexpensive alternative to real wood. Wait several minutes for the wood glue to get tacky and press the piece in place. Then fill the glue injector with the wood glue and apply it where the piece broke off as well as on the piece itself.

Sand and smooth rough edges with a medium grit sanding block. Hold a small length of two by four under the bottom of the new siding plank. Manufacturers make particle board by combining sawdust wood chips and small wood scraps with adhesives and then press the mixture into a flat sheet. It is available in a variety of densities which refers to its strength and durability.

We tear off the damaged hardboard and replace it with fiber cement siding. Remove the deteriorated hardboard siding using a pry bar and chisel being careful not to damage the good siding above it. This type of siding was extremely popular from the 1980 s to mid 1990 s as a low cost alternative to other existing house sidings. This will flush the plank to the adjoining ones without causing damage to the composite siding.

Use a vacuum to remove dust dirt and small pieces. In most cases the original layer of building paper or housewrap at the bottom of the wall was enough to prevent water infiltration and damage beneath the siding. X 60 1 2 in. Affix the broken piece if the piece is still attached to the particle board then dry fit it first to determine how well it will sit.

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