How To Replace Rotted Lap Siding

Tap flat bar under siding to loosen nails.

How to replace rotted lap siding.

Remove any nails from the top piece of good siding. Holes caused by pests and woodpeckers should be addressed immediately as a person only has to fill in the holes with wood putty. Secure old siding by driving ring shank nails down at an angle through the old nail holes. Cut the fiber cement siding to length wear approved dust protection.

Cut and prime replacement siding. Specifically he shows every step in how to remove old. One of the disadvantages of hardboard siding is that exposure to water can cause it to deteriorate over time. Rotten hardboard siding before replacement with fiber cement siding.

Cut the new siding to length prime all four sides and allow the primer to dry before installing. How to repair old rotting wood trim or siding. Use a pry bar to remove the damaged siding. Blind nail the fiber cement siding in place starting with the bottom piece.

Pull loose nails from clapboard siding. Hardboard lap siding has been used on homes for years because it mimics the look of wood siding but is much less expensive. In a pinch you can wrap duct tape around the bottom of a hacksaw blade to protect your hand and use it to cut through the nails. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair clapboards.