How To Replace Damaged Cedar Siding

Cut or chisel through the sides of the panel and remove the lower half.

How to replace damaged cedar siding. It s critical that you leave no void uncovered and. Wood cleaner is generally sold in a concentrated formula. Push up on the panel to unlock it and then pull down to remove the damaged panel. Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board.

Remove the nails on. How to repair and replace siding step 1. Place the flat end of the pry bar or the nail. How to replace external cedar siding tools and supplies.

Leave the wood cleaner on. Cut a large rectangle out of the damaged panel. Mix a solution of wood cleaner. When the board is completely cut through on both sides of the damage the damaged section should pull down and out fairly easily.

Follow the manufacturer s instructions regarding. Start by removing the corner trim pieces that cover the siding ends. Pry the nails out of the nail hem of the damaged panel. How to repair exterior cedar siding.

Make sure you fill the holes in your siding on a day with good weather so the filler. Having the tools readily available before you begin working makes the removal and replacement. Basic maintenance repair and painting of cedar wood siding using gardner flex n fill and behr premium plus exterior paint. If necessary move the wedges to make room for the saw but leave the wedges under the clapboard.

Wet the wood with a hose and apply the wood cleaner with a roller or sprayer. Overfill the entire hole in your siding when applying the filler. Cut all the way through the board to include the damaged area. Remove the nails in the corner cap.