Patching House Siding

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.

Patching house siding.

So when a piece needs fixing it s a task that merits a big red flag on the to do list. Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house. No matter how durable fiber cement siding is though cracks can still occur. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding.

To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures. However even this stuff isn t impervious to the test of time and the forces of nature so you might find yourself needing to give your siding a little sprucing and repair from time to time. 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. Whether it s cracked rotted or the victim of a woodpecker s bill a damaged strip of wood siding is an open invitation for water to leak in and wreak havoc on a house.

Tim leahy a finish foreman for kirby perkins construction in newport r i answers this question for the best fillers for patching holes and gauges. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. Whether you have shingles clapboard fiber cement or vinyl siding this video. Fiber cement siding looks like wood but it s actually a tough industrial material alternative that s waterproof fire proof insect resistant making it a very popular choice for most homeowners.

For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool. Protect sound siding with a scrap piece of 1 4 in. These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding. Small cracks can be repaired with a special patching compound before they cause breaks saving you the work of removing and replacing a damaged panel.

What type of filler should i use when patching holes in siding. To learn how to repair wood siding remove rotted boards with a flat pry bar. It ll better match the house than brand new siding. Fiber cement siding is low cost for its rated lifespan and is easy to maintain when compared with other siding choices.

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes.