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How to repair shake shingle siding.
Sample the old cedar.
How to replace cedar shakes or shingles easily.
Normally a cedar shake will have two nails fastening it.
2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house.
How to repair cedar shake siding.
Step 1 inspect the siding.
Mark locations of shingle courses on pole.
Normally one can shift the shingle back and forth using a blade or a wide metallic instrument while pulling it away from the boxing.
3 peel off any paper or housewrap.
Force open the damaged cedar shake by inserting a blade beneath the bottom edge of the shingle.
Repairing cedar shingle siding can be a real pain.
Step 4 sample the old cedar.
Step 5 slice the cedar.
4 securely nail any loose sheathing to the wall studs with 3 inch galvanized nails.
Inspect the condition of sheathing.
1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.