Replacing Lap Siding Pieces

First pry the damaged pieces off the wall using a crowbar.

Replacing lap siding pieces.

2006 publications international ltd. After you remove the rotted courses use a small hacksaw to cut any protruding nail shanks or if you have a very strong grip use a good pair of wire cutters. Protect sound siding with a scrap piece of 1 4 in. Replacing siding pieces step 1.

How to repair lap siding. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. To learn how to repair wood siding remove rotted boards with a flat pry bar. 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.

Find vinyl siding accessories at lowe s today. The nailheads should pull out to the point where you can grab and remove them with a pry bar. Remove nails if the siding board above has exposed nails that go into the board that you want to remove pry away the siding board above and then tap it back in. Hardieplank is applied as lap siding and installed over a water resistant barrier product using a blind nailing or screw in method and occasionally a face nailing technique for very high wind applications.

Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out. To install the replacement siding start at the bottom and work your way up. However you don t have to replace it all just the damaged pieces which are usually near the ground or adjacent roofing. Replacing shingles or clapboards as they become damaged will keep your siding from deteriorating quickly and better protect your home from the elements.

Replacement is the only option for rotted hardboard lap siding. If a damaged shake doesn t come out easily split it into several pieces with a hammer and chisel.