How To Replace A Piece Of Lap Siding

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How to replace a piece of lap siding.

If a damaged shake doesn t come out easily split it into several pieces with a hammer and chisel. To learn how to repair wood siding remove rotted boards with a flat pry bar. Replacement is the only option for rotted hardboard lap siding. Protect sound siding with a scrap piece of 1 4 in.

You can use a tape measure to mark the reveal of each piece of replacement siding or make a spacer gauge from two blocks of wood screwed together. Please like and subscribe to our channel and make sure to ask us any. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Wooden lap siding lasts for many years but occasionally a piece sustains damage.

To install the replacement siding start at the bottom and work your way up. 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. Wood rot woodpecker beaks and hailstorm damage are common reasons to repair broken wood siding. First pry the damaged pieces off the wall using a crowbar.

Specifically he shows every step in how to remove old. Trim your replacement pieces down to size using the old siding for reference. Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out. A quick video showing you how to replace damaged siding on your house all by yourself.

Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. However you don t have to replace it all just the damaged pieces which are usually near the ground or adjacent roofing. Replacing shingles or clapboards as they become damaged will keep your siding from deteriorating quickly and better protect your home from the elements.