How To Replace Wood Siding Panels

The wedges elevate the damaged panel which makes it easier to cut out.

How to replace wood siding panels. Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out. 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. Step 1 insert wood wedges. Remove any old nails paint and caulk from around the siding.

Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. Identify the damaged wood panel. Then prime and paint to match your existing structure. Unscrew one section of damaged paneling from the home s exterior.

Place some wood wedges underneath the damaged portion. 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. Stagger butt joints if you re replacing multiple courses. Nail the replacement siding board in place.

Use a square to mark the cutting lines centered on a stud. 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. Take the replacement board fit it in place image 2 and nail it in with a hammer using galvanized nails. Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade.

Remember to add new tar paper for extra weather proofing. Then measure for proper fit of the new siding. Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing. The process of replacing rotten wood siding isn t difficult.

Finally attach the new siding with sliding nails that do not rust and fill seams with outdoor caulk. Use a hammer to tap the wedges into place. 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. See how to remove the damaged siding with little damage to existing siding.

However in cases where the damage is extensive it is best to remove the entire panel and replace it with a similar one. Cut the new siding use your damaged section of siding as a template for marking the dimensions on the new siding board.