How To Repair Galvanized Siding

The length of nail you use will depend on the thickness of the siding.

How to repair galvanized siding.

Always use corrosion resistant nails when working with cedar wood. Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding. Prime the new wood you ll be using for the repair on the front back and end grain.

Drive new nails into the center of the slots on the siding nail hem. Prime the back and edges of the new siding. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house. Repair of damaged hot dip galvanized coatings this method is not for field application and cannot be used in the field.

Mark locations of shingle courses on pole. Galvanized hot dipped zinc coated and aluminum nails are all appropriate. Make your repair last. Caulk any nailheads that break the paper face.

Purchase galvanized steel or aluminum roofing nails with a head at least 3 8 inch in size. Besides prying out the rotten wood you may need to cut adjacent boards back a stud or two in either direction. Step 2 wash the area with a garden hose to neutralize the acids in the vinegar. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding.

When you re ready to install the new material create a gauge block to help ensure that the reveal of. Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them. Step 1 apply vinegar to the rust. Examine the area for stubborn rust stains.

1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3. Snap the bottom edge of the piece of siding into top locking ridge over the nail hem. Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out. Use the siding removal tool to gently expose the nail hem that needs new nails.

Must contact a metalizing shop. Use a circular saw to cut the board to length and fasten it in place with nails. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Remove the nails in the corner cap.

Gap at corner and butt joints. To protect the integrity of the item repair galvanized metal rust as soon as it is noticed.