Replacing Lap Siding Boards

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Replacing lap siding boards.

To replicate the. Finish the cut with a sharp utility knife. Decide which boards need replacing and where to make your cuts. This is most common on the bottom few courses near the foundation.

Cut through the board on each side of the damaged area using a backsaw or a hacksaw. If you don t. Overlap the boards so each row of new siding has the same reveal as the old siding. How to repair and replace siding step 1.

Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding. Remove the nails on. Make the first cut with a circular saw. Wedge the board away from the house by driving wedges up under the damaged board to pull it out from the.

Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board. Stagger butt joints if you re replacing multiple courses. How to repair wood siding.

To install the replacement siding start at the bottom and work your way up. If you have this problem you might want to consider replacing the rotten courses of hardboard siding with more durable fiber cement siding. Cracks and chips can allow moisture into the layers beneath potentially causing bigger problems later so it is best for you to replace the damaged siding as soon as you notice it. Replacing siding pieces step 1.

Remove the nails in the corner cap. If you re replacing more than one board in a run simply hammer a nail into the top corner to support it and then move half way down the board. Remove nails image zoom if the siding board above has exposed nails that go into the board that you want to. Use a 4 foot level to check and then hammer in another nail.

Make first cut image zoom to cut out a damaged area use a square and a utility knife to scribe cut lines on. Watch this graphic depiction of the removal and replacement of hardboard siding. Then hammer away on the rest of the board.