Diy House Siding Repair

Caulk any nailheads that break the paper face.

Diy house siding repair.

Make your repair last. Holes dents and other damage to siding can usually be fixed quickly and inexpensively. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding. 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. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. When the caulk has fully cured clean the entire area.

Unpainted caulk can stand out and detract from the overall appearance of your vinyl siding. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. 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. Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them.

The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2. Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves.