Replacing Lapboard Siding

To make the replacement clapboard measure the location of the old one not the board you just removed.

Replacing lapboard siding. Faux clapboard siding has holes along the top and a 90 degree bend at the bottom. Pull loose nails from clapboard siding. To replicate the. How to repair and replace siding step 1.

Before the siding can go up 1x4 starter strips of treated lumber should be nailed to the sill where the lower most course of siding will go up image 2. Specifically he shows every step in how to remove old. Start by identifying the damaged clapboards. 2006 publications international ltd.

Remove the nails on. Add new siding we used cedar siding to replace the rotted clapboards. Grab butt edge of damaged clapboard and lift up sharply snapping it. Your clapboard siding repair is almost complete.

How to replace damaged clapboards. Secure old siding by driving ring shank nails down at an angle through the old nail holes. Pull nails from split clapboard. Remove the pieces and pull out the nails.

Tap flat bar under siding to loosen nails. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Remove the nails in the corner cap. To remove pry them from the house with thin pry bars and a hammer starting with the easiest.

Replacing shingles or clapboards as they become damaged will keep your siding from deteriorating quickly and better protect your home from the elements. Use a utility knife to trim the top edge off including all the holes so the thin remainder of the lip slides up. Consider replacing rotted areas with fiber cement siding. Thinner than most hardboard but it works in many cases has a comparable cost is highly rot resistant and carries a 50 year warranty.

First to help avoid any future insect damage back prime the cedar with oil based primer image 1.