If nails were used to install the original paneling use the claw of a hammer to pull them out and carefully pry off the wood.
How to replace wood siding panels.
Step 1 insert wood wedges.
Stagger butt joints if you re replacing multiple courses.
Remove any old nails paint and caulk from around the siding.
The dangers of replacing rotten wood siding on your own.
The process of replacing rotten wood siding isn t difficult.
Cut the new section of siding to size on the electric miter saw.
Then measure for proper fit of the new siding.
Identify the damaged wood panel.
If you need to buy new siding take the old piece with you to the hardware store to make sure you buy matching replacement siding.
Place some wood wedges underneath the damaged portion.
Finally attach the new siding with sliding nails that do not rust and fill seams with outdoor caulk.
Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing.
Then prime and paint to match your existing structure.
The wedges elevate the damaged panel which makes it easier to cut out.
Unscrew one section of damaged paneling from the home s exterior.
Use a square to mark the cutting lines centered on a stud.
The steps involve cutting away the rotten siding clearing out the old nails cutting the new siding to the appropriate length and fastening the siding as well as caulking it to make the siding watertight.
However in cases where the damage is extensive it is best to remove the entire panel and replace it with a similar one.
Nail the replacement siding board in place.
Use a hammer to tap the wedges into place.
Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out.
To remove all the damaged siding use the oscillating multi tool to cut the hidden nails and carefully pry the wood off with a pry bar.
Remember to add new tar paper for extra weather proofing.
Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1.
Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade.
The nailheads on existing siding will indicate stud positions.