How To Repair Cracked Hardie Siding
Mix the latex modified cementitious patching compound in a small bucket according to the manufacturer s.
How to repair cracked hardie siding. Put on a pair of rubber gloves. You can easily fix it by cleaning it and then using caulk to patch the gap. Scoop up some of the. Step 5 draw the gun smoothly along the siding as it fills the crack.
You ll want to place a nail every 12 inches top and bottom. If you re replacing more than one board in a run simply hammer a nail into the top corner to support it and then move half way down the board. Holding the gun at a 45 degree angle squeeze the trigger to dispense the silicone. Nail guns are great for this we re big fans of the airstrike.
Be sure the top one goes through both boards. Mix a solution of 1 2 cup trisodium phosphate and 1 gallon of water. How to repair cracks in fiber cement siding step 1.