Replacing Cedar Shingle Siding

Shakes are a product similar to a shingle but vary in a few key ways.

Replacing cedar shingle siding. Step 1 remove the old shingles. When parts of a cedar shingle siding come away during a heavy rain storm you may find that some of the shingles remain in parts on the exterior. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house. Contact apco online today or give our experts a call at 614 254 5489.

Shake siding is of course made from shakes. How to replace cedar shakes or shingles easily. Cedar wood siding should be painted or stained every 6 years or sooner depending on the level of uv exposure in order to reduce the costs of repainting. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding.

Repairing minor defects in cedar siding step 1 use a putty knife to apply exterior wood putty to smaller cracks or holes in siding. Mark locations of shingle courses on pole. If you plan to replace the external cedar siding with similar siding you also need a measuring tape handsaw level circular saw and the new siding. What is shake siding.

Inspect the condition of sheathing. 3 peel off any paper or housewrap. Set your store to see local availability see similar items. Slide the new shingle into position beneath the course above stopping when the butt end remains to longer than the adjacent shingles.

Ft box model ehd0810520 127 32 box 127 32 box out of stock online. Roof or second story shingle repair may require a ladder. How to change an outdoor light fixture on different types of siding. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.

Once the paint starts to peel costs can quickly grow as sanding out walls is not cheap let alone replacing warped twisted and cracked siding panels. Wear comfortable work clothes and rubber soled. Get up close to the shingles and look at the siding. If any part seems damaged then use the crow bar to pry off the pieces which have been damaged.

Pro prime gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. Broken or rotten shingles should be repaired to keep a home protected against the elements.