Patching House Siding

Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes.

Patching house siding.

Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section. This chapter shows how to repair most types of siding including stucco. Tim leahy a finish foreman for kirby perkins construction in newport r i answers this question for the best fillers for patching holes and gauges. For larger dents cracks or holes start by cutting out the damaged segment of siding and removing it with a zip tool.

Fiber cement siding looks like wood but it s actually a tough industrial material alternative that s waterproof fire proof insect resistant making it a very popular choice for most homeowners. Fiber cement siding is low cost for its rated lifespan and is easy to maintain when compared with other siding choices. These small repairs can add years to the life of the siding. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair vinyl siding.

Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house. It ll better match the house than brand new siding. To learn how to repair wood siding remove rotted boards with a flat pry bar. So when a piece needs fixing it s a task that merits a big red flag on the to do list.

Whether you have shingles clapboard fiber cement or vinyl siding this video. However even this stuff isn t impervious to the test of time and the forces of nature so you might find yourself needing to give your siding a little sprucing and repair from time to time. What type of filler should i use when patching holes in siding. Whether it s cracked rotted or the victim of a woodpecker s bill a damaged strip of wood siding is an open invitation for water to leak in and wreak havoc on a house.

Protect sound siding with a scrap piece of 1 4 in. Boards shingles and panels usually can be replaced without too much trouble. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Small cracks can be repaired with a special patching compound before they cause breaks saving you the work of removing and replacing a damaged panel.

To repair vinyl siding fill in minor imperfections with caulk and then paint it to match the rest of the siding once it cures.