Patch Shingle Siding

4 on tongue and groove siding or other interlocking types make another cut lengthwise across the damaged area so you can easily split the piece in half.

Patch shingle siding.

6 cut a replacement piece to fit exactly. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding. Stay up to date on crime and safety with the neighbors app by ring. Mark locations of shingle courses on pole.

A new generation of wood fillers hardeners and epoxies fill holes and firm up soft spots so they are as strong as the original wood. These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding. Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house.

Repair the siding remove the nails in the corner cap. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. 5 repair any cuts or tears in the building paper beneath the siding by spreading roofing cement over them with a putty knife. When replacing a piece.

A slater s ripper is a specialized tool you can slide under the siding and use to hook and pull the nails out. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Holes dents and other damage to siding can usually be fixed quickly and inexpensively. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2.

Step 2 pull the nails with a slater s ripper or cut them with a hacksaw blade saw. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3. Start at the bottom of the piece that is being replaced and insert a wooden shim between the pieces of siding as the zip tool slides along the siding.