How To Seal Angle Cut Ends On Lap Siding

Seal small cracks and gaps in your siding under 1 4 inch wide using an acrylic latex caulk.

How to seal angle cut ends on lap siding.

This is messier than acrylic latex but effective. How to measure and cut siding near the roof line honey hut in this video i review the basic approach to measure and cut siding boards or panels to get the. Cut the siding about 2 inches shorter than necessary to reach the roof line to allow room to. Cut the tip of the caulk tube at a 45 degree angle with a utility knife or use the cutter on the gun if it has one.

Apply caulk to the joint before and after installing the siding. Instead of a standard straight cut you must cut these pieces of siding at the same angle as the roof. Paint works well over it. Shears are available as a dedicated tool or as an attachment for a drill driver.

If there is a seal inside the tube use the thin rod attached to the side of the caulk gun or a long thin nail to pierce it. How to figure out the siding angle for a gable. Step 7 seal larger gaps up to 1 2 inch wide with polyurethane caulk. For a slow but virtually dustless way to cut siding use power shears.

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