Replacing Lap Siding

How to repair and replace siding step 1.

Replacing lap siding.

Attach the siding with 10d galvanized box nails driven into the overlap at least 1 2 in. To replicate the. Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding. When you replace the boards use a homemade reveal set jig to match the reveal of the existing siding.

Remove the nails in the corner cap. Replacing siding pieces step 1. The courses should overlap by at least 1 in. Remove nails image zoom if the siding board above has exposed nails that go into the board that you want to.

However the amount of present rot can be deceptive. Before the fiber cement shake panels image 1 go up you ll need to put up the fascia board. Step 1 buy replacement siding go to your favorite home improvement store and purchase replacement shiplap siding for your home. Make first cut image zoom to cut out a damaged area use a square and a utility knife to scribe cut lines on.

Finish cuts image zoom using. Wedge the board away from the house by driving wedges up under the damaged board to pull it out from the. Install the new. To install the replacement siding start at the bottom and work your way up.

Remove trims before attempting to remove the wood lap siding it is important to remove the trims surrounding it. If you don t have a sample piece to take to the store with you take a photo and take it with you so that you can purchase siding that is as close a match as possible to that installed on your home. You can use a tape measure to mark the reveal of each piece of replacement siding or make a spacer gauge from two blocks of wood screwed together. Remove the nails on.

Cut through the board on each side of the damaged area using a backsaw or a hacksaw. Above the bottom edge. Overlap the boards so each row of new siding has the same reveal as the old siding. Generally fiber cement sidings last a lot longer than their wooden counterparts.

Take measurements free the area from hanging wood pieces and other materials that are cluttered on the surface. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. If you don t.