How To Cut Masonite Siding

As to cutting a straight line i use a straight edge that i fasten to the.

How to cut masonite siding. This video shows the score and snap method of cutting james hardie siding. If the nails do not stay put hammer additional 2 inch nails beside the original nail to. To get the best results cut with a steel tipped blade with 80 or more teeth. Then apply some primer over the affected area.

On discovering any of these problems fix it before it escalates out of hand. Make straight cuts with a circular saw or a table saw. Mark the cut line on the back of the sheet using a pencil and place the sheet face down when cutting with a circular saw. You can also read about this method in the james hardie instructions.

If the masonite is already compromised scrape off the area in consideration. How to repair masonite wood siding. Here are a few tips on how to repair masonite siding. Remove the damaged area loosen the nails found at the top of the damaged siding using a pry bar and hammer and.

Locate and cut the damage step 1. Hammer down loose nails. Locate and cut the damage in order to go about your repair project effectively mark out the area that has been. Scrape off flaking paint and debris from the damaged area using a paint scraper.

Scrub the surface of the rot or damage with a wire brush to.