How To Replace Rotted Masonite Siding

How to repair masonite siding with putty.

How to replace rotted masonite siding.

Clean the hardboard with a stiff bristle brush. To get at the nails carefully wedge out the bottom of the siding 1 8 to 3 16 in. Cut the fiber cement siding to length. Hammer down loose nails.

If the nails do not stay put hammer additional 2 inch nails beside the original nail to. Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing. How to remove and replace siding. The client here was told by several contractors that his masonite siding was defective and needed to be re.

Slightly overlap the putty onto the surrounding hardboard by 1 inch. If needed replace the sheathing behind the siding using 1 2 plywood covered with builder s felt or housewrap. Remove the deteriorated hardboard siding using a pry bar and chisel being careful not to damage the good siding above it. Locate and cut the damage in order to go about your repair project effectively mark out the area that has been.

Cutting the nails will let you remove rotted boards without damaging those your e saving. Scrub the brush around the hole to dislodge dirt and debris. Locate and cut the damage step 1. Scrub the surface of the rot or damage with a wire brush to.

How to remove and replace siding. How to repair masonite wood siding. Cut fiber cement siding. Remove the damaged area loosen the nails found at the top of the damaged siding using a pry bar and hammer and.

Then apply some primer over the affected area. On discovering any of these problems fix it before it escalates out of hand. Pack wood putty into the hole using a trowel. Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade.

Here is a link to the nailing machine i was using. If the masonite is already compromised scrape off the area in consideration. Here s another typical handyandy exterior project. Remove the deteriorated hardboard siding using a pry bar and chisel being careful not to damage the good siding above it.