I really do not want to replace the board.
Patching hardiplank siding.
I want to patch the hole if possible.
Install gutters if.
How to patch hardieplank step 1.
Fein multimaster is excellent for this.
Cleaning out your gutters blocked pipes and overflows of any debris leaves twigs and dirt.
Keeping vegetation such as shrubs bushes and small trees trimmed back and away from the home.
The siding is hardiplank fiber cement.
If it s just one board.
If you have some small cracks and holes in your siding you can fill them in with patching material specifically designed for this purpose available at your local hardware store.
The e cut blade works great for cuting out the nails.
I have a hole in the siding of my home.
James hardie recommends a backer rod be placed rod be placed into hole and sealed to prevent water infiltration.
Allow the patch to thoroughly dry and apply another thin layer of patching material if the first layer shrank during the drying process.
Use a plastic putty knife to apply the patching material to the damaged area filling in the area and shaping the patch to match the original contours of the siding.
When repairing holes of less than 1 in.
Use the carbide grit blade to cut out the bulk of the clap.
When you have the board in place simply slide it under the board that will be on top of it and even them out with the.
If its blind nailed you can usually stick a couple of wood shims under the next clap to give you a bit of clearance.
I show how to replace siding on a house without replacing all of the pieces and only replacing the damaged siding.
You can use a soft.
Dent chips cracks and other minor surface damage in james hardie primed siding and trim products can be filled with cementitious patching compound except on colorplus.
Proper hardie plank siding maintenance clean dirt and other debris off the outside of your house with a garden hose once or twice a year.
Placing your hardie board if you re replacing multiple boards start next to a board that is already fixed in place this will help ensure the.
The hole size diameter is that of a cable line.
A cable line was run through the siding when the previous home owners lived there but the cable line is no longer there.
Apply the patch product to.
Keep in mind that the patching will be obvious whether or not you paint over it so this is the best solution if the cracks and holes are in out of the way places that aren t readily noticeable.
Trim trees and other plants away from your home.
This is so they don t prematurely wear areas of your siding material.
Brush away any chipped paint small loose pieces of siding or anything else that mars the plane of the siding.
Sand over the damaged area lightly but thoroughly with a medium grit sandpaper to smooth any jagged edges and.
