Replace Lap Siding Panels

Learn how to repair wood siding yourself with a complete material list and step by step instruction.

Replace lap siding panels.

Strand panel siding model 27874 view the lp smartside trim siding 31 98 31 98. Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out. When you replace the boards use a homemade reveal set jig to match the reveal of the existing siding. Remove any old nails paint and caulk from around the siding.

Finally attach the new siding with sliding nails that do not rust and fill seams with outdoor caulk. Replace siding by working from the bottom up you might need a helper here. Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. Specifically he shows every step in how to remove old.

0 315 in x 11 938 in x 191 875 in item 360718 model 25799. Remove the nails in the corner cap. To install the replacement siding start at the bottom and work your way up. 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.

Attach the siding with 10d galvanized box nails driven into the overlap at least 1 2 in. See how to remove the damaged siding with little damage to existing siding. Newtechwood all weather system 5 5 in. You can explore the performance and durability of james hardie products and discover all of the design options and color choices for your project.

Then measure for proper fit of the new siding. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Composite siding in brazilian ipe 49 piece model us09 16 ip 49. Carefully remove the damaged siding with a claw hammer and pry bar.

0 375 in x 12 in x 192 in. Watch this graphic depiction of the removal and replacement of hardboard siding. Lp smartside smartside 38 primed engineered lap siding common. Remember to add new tar paper for extra weather proofing.

Above the bottom edge. Best seller lp smartside smartside 48 in. Overlap the boards so each row of new siding has the same reveal as the old siding. Try to preserve the old piece so that you can use it as a template for cutting your new plywood sheet.

The courses should overlap by at least 1 in.