How To Patch Hardboard Siding

Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house.

How to patch hardboard siding.

Whether you have shingles clapboard fiber cement or vinyl siding this video. 5 apply the compound. Hardboard siding 8 inch wide costs 45 cents per linear foot while fiber cement runs 37 cents. Wash down the entire hardboard siding with water containing mild detergent and allow the siding to dry completely.

Allow the compound to dry according to manufacturer s directions printed on the container. Use the trowel or a flat stick to shape the compound to fit the style of the siding. Repair masonite hardboard siding using basic supplies like this trowel. Though it used to be a little more expensive than hardboard siding fiber cement siding now costs less in my area.

Let each individual layer thoroughly dry before applying the next layer. Begin painting the siding by applying acrylic latex primer. It holds paint better than wood. Apply 2 layers of acrylic latex primer using a paintbrush.

There s one more thing homeowners like about fiber cement siding. Any buckled or moisture damaged hardboard siding must be replaced. Recognized for its density strength and traditional wood appearance masonite hardboard is a partially synthetic alternative to solid wood. Use sandpaper to smooth and even the entire hardboard siding surface.

Sand the area smooth and then paint it to match the rest of the siding.