Install the same type of nails as those used for the original siding to retain.
How to replace cedar siding board.
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.
To install the replacement siding start at the bottom and work your way up.
The courses should overlap by at least 1 in.
Replace siding by working from the bottom up you might need a helper here.
The usefulness of cedar for exterior applications such as siding and fencing is due to its exceptional weather resistance but over time even cedar siding can be damaged from exposure to moisture and ultraviolet uv rays.
Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out.
Attach the siding with 10d galvanized box nails driven into the overlap at least 1 2 in.
Overlap the boards so each row of new siding has the same reveal as the old siding.
Replace damaged siding boards or shingles and reinstall the undamaged siding if you are not installing new siding.
When you replace the boards use a homemade reveal set jig to match the reveal of the existing siding.
Nail straight down on the replacement board in order to hit studs.
Be sure to nail into the existing holes on the adjacent siding.
Above the bottom edge.