How To Repair Exterior Siding

Decide which boards need replacing and where to make your cuts.

How to repair exterior siding. Recess the screw heads and cover them with weatherproofing caulk. Finish the Repair Use a razor scraper to remove any excess caulk once it has completely dried leaving the repaired area flush with the outside. Pry off the rotted boards.

Cut the caulk flush with the siding. Paint the caulk if you could not locate tinted home siding caulk in the appropriate shade. The solution may be as simple as caulking an opening or replacing a damaged or incorrectly installed piece of flashing.

Finally replace the wall covering. Exterior Caulking Apply a thin layer of color matched or paintable caulk to the hole. Cut the Cement Board and the Planks.

REPAIR TOOL PLASTIC SIDING HOLE. Consult with a professional. Drill pilot holes through the siding and into underlying wall studs to avoid splitting the wood.

Then chip the rotted wood out of the stud using a stiff utility knife and flat screwdriver. There is one way to repair a dent in your aluminum before replacing the damaged panel. Once you feel it lock in pull down and out.

For best results the layer of caulk should be flush with or slightly raised above the level of the siding. Place the Speed Square against the bottom of the damaged. All you need to do is drill a small 18 inch hole and then place a washer.