Repair Siding House

This chapter shows how to repair most types of siding including stucco.

Repair siding house. To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures. Hardboard siding 8 inch wide costs 45 cents per linear foot while fiber cement runs 37 cents. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. One house i worked on still looks great after eight years.

It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. After you remove the rotted courses use a small hacksaw to cut any protruding nail shanks or if you have a very strong grip use a good pair of wire cutters. Install water resistant sheeting behind your siding for more protection.

In most cases it s necessary to remove more than just the damaged wood to make the repair less obvious. Inspect your soffit and fascia for water damage or softened wood. Protect sound siding with a scrap piece of 1 4 in. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.

These services can also. How to prevent serious siding damage if your siding is buckling splitting warping delaminating or coming loose in large areas or if you see mold or other signs of moisture inside the siding remove a section and take a look. There s one more thing homeowners like about fiber cement siding. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair. It holds paint better than wood. Start at the bottom of the piece that is being replaced and insert a wooden shim between the pieces of siding as the zip tool slides along the siding. Having a siding repair contractor inspect your house can do more than stop mildew from growing beneath the siding.

That s because the end seams on wood lap siding are staggered across the wall and have to be made at wall stud locations. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool. Around here most people start thinking about repainting after only three or four years. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding.