How To Replace Cracked Siding

Sand 3 inches past the end of the crack.

How to replace cracked siding.

The process is fairly simple. Unzip the panel from one end. To unzip the damaged panel insert. Equip yourself with a zip tool and a pry bar.

Hold any pieces above the. Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. Mix the latex modified cementitious patching compound in a small bucket according to the manufacturer s. Always work from end to end when removing a panel.

Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out. Remove the damaged panel s nails. You ll use basic tools to wiggle the rotted shingle out reassemble the pieces and use the old shingle as a guide for the new one. Sand the surface of the siding at the area of the crack with a sanding block.

Put on a pair of rubber gloves. If your siding is in need of repair this section will show you how to remove damaged shingles and attach new ones. Replacing a whole panel 1. You can use these clipboards by sliding the new piece of siding under the top piece.

Scoop up some of the. Mix a solution of 1 2 cup trisodium phosphate and 1 gallon of water. Use long horizontal strokes with the block instead of short vertical strokes. A zip tool or siding removal tool is used to unlock vinyl siding.

Slip a flat bar behind the vinyl siding and lever out the nails. Starting at one end of the damaged piece push the end of the zip siding. Vinyl sidings have clipboards on the top and bottom that hold overlapping pieces in place. How to repair cracks in fiber cement siding step 1.

Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.