How To Replace Rotten Lap Siding

One of the disadvantages of hardboard siding is that exposure to water can cause it to deteriorate over time.

How to replace rotten lap siding.

Caulk and paint siding. If the damaged area is large you ll have to replace the board or a part of the board. Generally fiber cement sidings last a lot longer than their wooden counterparts. When the repair is complete caulk all the end joints and then apply two coats of high quality exterior paint.

Watch this video to find out more. Take the replacement board fit it in place image 2 and nail it in with a hammer using galvanized nails. However the amount of present rot can be deceptive. Pry off the rotted boards.

Hardboard lap siding has been used on homes for years because it mimics the look of wood siding but is much less expensive. Replacing rotten hardboard siding video how to replace damaged hardboard siding with fiber cement video. If a wood clapboard is rotted in a small area you can apply wood hardener and patch with wood filler or epoxy. Protect sound siding with a scrap piece of 1 4 in.

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. If your siding has a lot of damage due to pests or rot then that s probably the time to think about replacing it for a more robust siding like this fiber cement lap siding. Rotten hardboard siding before replacement with fiber cement siding. Tap flat bar under siding to loosen nails.

Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out. To learn how to repair wood siding remove rotted boards with a flat pry bar. Pull loose nails from clapboard siding. Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding.

Secure old siding by driving ring shank nails down at an angle through the old nail holes. Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. Replace the old board with a new one of the same size and shape.