Patch Shingle Siding

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Patch shingle siding. When replacing a piece. 4 on tongue and groove siding or other interlocking types make another cut lengthwise across the damaged area so you can easily split the piece in half. A slater s ripper is a specialized tool you can slide under the siding and use to hook and pull the nails out. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.

Mark locations of shingle courses on pole. 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. Find out what s happening in your community on the patch app. 5 repair any cuts or tears in the building paper beneath the siding by spreading roofing cement over them with a putty knife.

6 cut a replacement piece to fit exactly. Holes dents and other damage to siding can usually be fixed quickly and inexpensively. Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. Use a zip tool image 1 to unlock the siding from the surrounding pieces image 2.

Roofing siding carpentry help wanted. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house. Step 2 pull the nails with a slater s ripper or cut them with a hacksaw blade saw.

Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Repeat the procedure for the top of the damaged siding. Repair the siding remove the nails in the corner cap.