How To Repair Cedar Shingles Siding

Mix a solution of wood cleaner.

How to repair cedar shingles siding. Wood cleaner is generally sold in a concentrated formula. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding. Wet the wood with a hose and apply the wood cleaner with a roller or sprayer. 3 peel off any paper or housewrap.

Cover an area you can comfortably work about a 4 by 8 foot. When parts of a cedar shingle siding come away during a heavy rain storm you may find that some of the shingles. Here is an easy and effective way to do it loosing your mind. Leave the wood cleaner on.

1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3. How to restore and maintain cedar shingle siding step 1. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house. Mark locations of shingle courses on pole.

Step 3 nail the shingle. How to replace a shingle. Follow the manufacturer s instructions regarding. Cover landscaping material around the house with plastic sheeting or wet the area down with a hose.

Step 2 add the new shingle. For high areas use an extension on the roller or climb a ladder and use your paintbrush. How to repair exterior cedar siding. Step 4 finish up.

Step 1 remove the old shingles. Mix the cleaner according to the instruction and apply it to the stained cedar siding with a brush or roller. Pour the wood stripping product into a low pressure sprayer. Repairing cedar shingle siding can be a real pain.

You ll want to leave the cleaner on for at least 15 minutes up to 30 minutes to ensure that it removes the old coating.