Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.
How to replace bottom piece of cedar siding.
A few days ago i noticed some rot on the siding of the house.
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Ken was called to remove the siding and find the source of the moisture.
Specifically he shows every step in how to remove old.
Easy instructions on replacing repairing rotten or damaged t1 11 siding on your house.
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.
Finish the cut with a sharp utility knife.
Decide which boards need replacing and where to make your cuts.
To install the replacement siding start at the bottom and work your way up.
Tips and tricks for the best results.
Start by removing the corner trim pieces that cover the siding ends.
Overlap the boards so each row of new siding has the same reveal as the old siding.
Work the putty with the sandpaper until it lies flush with the surface of the cedar siding.
A quick video showing you how to replace damaged siding on your house all by yourself.
Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out.
Remove the nails in the corner cap.
How to repair wood siding.
Additionally we show how to repl.
Stagger butt joints if you re replacing multiple courses.
Place the flat end of the pry bar or the nail remover underneath the trim board adjacent to a nail and push down on the end of.
Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1.
Make the first cut with a circular saw.