Replacing Wooden Siding Shingles

Replacing wood siding shingles 1 pull out the broken pieces.

Replacing wooden siding shingles.

Select a replacement shingle of the right width from the bundle. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house. If necessary use a chisel or flat pry bar to. Broken or rotten shingles should be repaired to keep a home protected against the elements.

Where siding meets a roof it will rot if the siding touches the shingles. Wooden shingles generally follow a predictable deterioration curve before they require replacement. 3 cut a replacement. Relatively new shingles can develop splits too as a result of poor installation low quality growth defects in the wood or an accidental encounter with a wind borne tree limb.

2 pry out the nails that held the shingle in place these are located under the next course up the wall. Mark locations of shingle courses on pole. Next take a hacksaw blade and cut off the nails left under the upper shingle. As they age they become brittle and develop splits.

When you replace these boards make sure you have good flashing along the joint. To remove a damaged shingle use a hammer and wood chisel to split the shingle to be replaced and then pull out the pieces. 3 peel off any paper or housewrap. Install the new siding so there s a 1 in.

Roof or second story shingle repair may require a ladder. Gap between siding and shingles. 4 securely nail any loose sheathing to the wall studs with 3 inch galvanized nails. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.