Patching Exterior Wood Siding

Roughen the area you want to patch with 80 grit sandpaper for a better bond.

Patching exterior wood siding. Additionally we show how to repl. Score the cut line with the utility knife guided by a square. Any product intended for interior use will crack and wash out in short order. Automobile body filler is a great choice because this two part compound dries very hard very quickly so you can fill voids and make repairs very easily.

If your exterior siding has sustained damage you can patch it with filler but it has to be the right kind of filler. Place a full length piece of the damaged siding on the face of the replacement. While there are many varieties of clapboard to choose from only one kind of nail will do. Remember to add new tar paper for extra weather proofing.

Use a putty knife to push the mixture into the nail holes quickly since superglue dries so quickly. Work the putty down into the holes and smear the putty over the top and edges of the defect. Use a putty knife to apply exterior wood putty to smaller cracks or holes in siding. Once it s dry it can be sanded just like wood to create a smooth finished surface.

Tips and tricks for the best results. Scoring prevents the wood from chipping when you cut it. Mix it with just a bit of superglue. Then prime and paint to match your existing structure.

To patch wood using this method you ll need sawdust from the specific wood you are patching. Caulk any nailheads that break the paper face. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding. Then measure for proper fit of the new siding.

A stainless steel ring shank nail for siding. Finally attach the new siding with sliding nails that do not rust and fill seams with outdoor caulk. Gap at corner and butt joints. Line up the ends and using the old piece as a guide mark the new clapboard with a utility knife.

Stainless steel doesn t rust or stain the paint or leave black streaks on the wood and the rings on the shank act like barbs gripping the sides of the hole to prevent the nail from popping out. Fill the area with patching compound. To patch holes and depressions in siding of any kind follow these steps. If its function is purely aesthetic like molding trim or siding then it can often be patched.

You don t need a lot of glue just enough to bind the sawdust together and create a thick paste. Clean the hole or depression you plan to fill.