How To Patch Siding On House

If the cracks are extensive replacement is the better option.

How to patch siding on house. Prime the back and edges of the new siding. The clapboard you use for a patch should blend in seamlessly with your existing siding. Caulk any nailheads that break the paper face. Then press the siding piece in place.

Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them. Consult with a professional. Peeling paint should be removed the area primed and repainted. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

Cut a vinyl patch 4 inches 10 cm wider than the removed segment. Put on latex gloves first because you don t want this stuff on your skin. Gap at corner and butt joints. Add an inch to the face width to account for the overlap of the piece above.

Measure the butt edge thickness and the widths of the exposed faces of a few courses on the wall. Make your repair last. I used gutter sealant like a glue to hold the edges of the patch to the existing siding. Inspect wooden siding for peeling paint cracked boards insect damage and dry rot.

Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves. Small cracks or holes can be filled with wood putty sanded smooth primed and repainted. Here s how to make sure you have a patch that s a perfect match before you begin. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding.

Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. If you find plenty of moisture the building paper and flashings may not have been installed correctly. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips. Cut the spare piece of vinyl along the marks using straight tin snips.

Hold the removed segment up to a spare piece of vinyl siding. Run a bead of sealant along all the cut edges except the nailing strip at the top.