How To Patch Siding On House

Cut a vinyl patch 4 inches 10 cm wider than the removed segment.

How to patch siding on house.

Add an inch to the face width to account for the overlap of the piece above. If your siding is buckling splitting warping delaminating or coming loose in large areas or if you see mold or other signs of moisture inside the siding remove a section and take a look. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding. Prime the back and edges of the new siding.

Measure the butt edge thickness and the widths of the exposed faces of a few courses on the wall. Here s how to make sure you have a patch that s a perfect match before you begin. Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves. I used gutter sealant like a glue to hold the edges of the patch to the existing siding.

Caulk any nailheads that break the paper face. Cut the spare piece of vinyl along the marks using straight tin snips. Use framing square and utility knife to cut through face of siding. Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them.

Peeling paint should be removed the area primed and repainted. Put on latex gloves first because you don t want this stuff on your skin. Hold the removed segment up to a spare piece of vinyl siding. It ll better match the house than brand new siding.

Measure and mark a point 2 inches 5 1 cm away from each side of the removed segment. Then press the siding piece in place. Pull siding away from house and cut through the bottom edge with aviation snips. Make your repair last.

Inspect wooden siding for peeling paint cracked boards insect damage and dry rot. Run a bead of sealant along all the cut edges except the nailing strip at the top. If the cracks are extensive replacement is the better option. Small cracks or holes can be filled with wood putty sanded smooth primed and repainted.

The clapboard you use for a patch should blend in seamlessly with your existing siding. Cut piece of faded siding from an inconspicuous spot to replace the damaged section.