How To Parch A Small Hole In Siding

Squirt a generous dollop of exterior caulking that matches the color of the siding into the hole.

How to parch a small hole in siding.

Mix the two components together thoroughly then push the putty into the hole with your fingertip. Step 4 hold the knife roughly perpendicular to the siding patch to finish the surface of the patch and taper out the edges of the mortar patch blending it into the surrounding siding. Allow it to completely dry then use a razor scraper to cut the excess caulk flush with the outside of the siding. You can mend small holes such as nail holes with exterior caulk designed to stick to vinyl.

The butt edge nails in the siding above the patch also need to come out. Peel off any excess so the patch is flush with the front of the aluminum siding. Epoxy putty is a commonly recommended wood filler for use in repairing woodpecker damage. Fill the siding holes with wood filler.

Wipe the area dry with a rag. Cut a scrap piece of siding to a length that is several inches longer than the hole. Patch a hole or tear clean the siding around the hole with vinyl siding cleaner or dish detergent and water then dry the siding. Squirt the caulk into the hole so it fills the area behind the siding until it sticks out just a little from the front of the hole.

Fill in the hole with a tinted caulk that matches your siding or opt for a paintable version. Apply the patch product to the damaged area with the flexible putty knife to fill in any indentations or holes. Work fast because this stuff sets up quick. With luck the nails will pull out a bit so that when you tap the board back the nailheads will pop out just enough to get the pry bar under them.

Don your latex gloves again then pull off a small chunk of aluminum repair epoxy from the tube. Tap the pry bar up under the undamaged siding at each nail shaft then push the bar gently. Use siding cleaner to clean the area around the hole. Use a putty knife to force the filler inside the hole making sure to fill in the hole and to completely cover the opening.

Scrape away any excess with the putty knife when you re done and allow it to air dry. Use your utility knife or shears to cut a scrap piece of siding several inches longer than.