Replacing Wooden Lap Siding

Remove nails image zoom if the siding board above has exposed nails that go into the board that you want to.

Replacing wooden lap siding.

Make first cut image zoom to cut out a damaged area use a square and a utility knife to scribe cut lines on. To get at the nails carefully wedge out the bottom of the siding 1 8 to 3 16 in. The process of replacing rotten wood siding isn t difficult. An oscillating tool with a.

Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade. Replacing siding pieces step 1. Cutting the nails will let you remove rotted boards without damaging those your e saving. When crosscutting the existing siding be sure to stagger the end joints so they aren t aligned.

Finish cuts image zoom using. The dangers of replacing rotten wood siding on your own. Cut existing siding nails. Once it s relatively loose use a flat pry bar to pull it away.

Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing. Cut and prime. How to remove and replace wood siding. If the wood lap siding is heavily damaged and there are only several remnants of it attached you can easily break it down using a hammer.