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How to repair rotted vertical wood siding.
Not only is this faster but the fixed wood is stronger than the original.
Tips and tricks for the best results.
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.
Then measure for proper fit of the new siding.
Leave about a 1 4 to 1 2 inch gap vertically between the just cut t1 11 and top of the flashing.
Finally attach the new siding with sliding nails that do not rust and fill seams with outdoor caulk.
Remember to add new tar paper for extra weather proofing.
Pry off the rotted boards.
To learn how to repair wood siding remove rotted boards with a flat pry bar.
The dangers of replacing rotten wood siding on your own.
Make sure there is room for the drip to settle and don t let the siding sit in the flashing.
Easy instructions on replacing repairing rotten or damaged t1 11 siding on your house.
The bend is optional in my opinion.
Learn how to repair wood siding yourself with a complete material list and step by step instruction.
The process of replacing rotten wood siding isn t difficult.
After you remove the rotted courses use a small hacksaw to cut any protruding nail shanks or if you have a very strong grip use a good pair of wire cutters.
Once nailed in you can give it a slight bend down so water doesn t pool up on the trim.
Work the putty down into the holes and leave a little excess over the surface and edges of the defect.
Repairing minor defects in vertical wood siding step 1 use a putty knife to fill holes and surface gouges with exterior wood putty.