Removing Wood Siding

Any home that is over 50 years old needs closely examined for moisture damage.

Removing wood siding.

After removing the stain consider using bleach to lighten the color and remove water marks. Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade. When the nails have been cut the lower board can be pulled out. Wipe the wood surface with a cloth and mineral spirits until clean.

So you ll need to cut the nails behind the bottom of the upper piece of good siding to free the damaged piece. Move the gun back and forth across a small area of the surface until the paint begins to bubble and blister. Some experts suggest that removing old siding will add about 5 percent to your overall project cost. With the heat gun operating point the nozzle at the work surface keeping it about 2 inches away.

With your other hand. How to remove a damaged section of exterior wood siding 1. Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing. Tap the back of the cat s paw to drive.

Keep this expense in mind when budgeting for new siding. The best woods for bleaching are ash oak gum and beech. Stop immediately if the finish begins to smoke. Before installing your new siding you need to remove the old siding.

Cutting the nails will let you remove rotted boards without damaging those your e saving. Standing at one end of the damaged section of siding hammer a wood wedge under the course of siding directly above. To use a heat gun. When removing the wood siding is the best option however if there is a visible moisture problem on wood siding around the windows or on any part of the walls which is a possible sign that of damaged plywood that needs replacement.

Use solvents or wood stripper if the stained wood has a finish it s either shellac lacquer or some kind of varnish. To get at the nails carefully wedge out the bottom of the siding 1 8 to 3 16 in. An oscillating tool with a metal cutting blade is ideal for this job but a simple hacksaw blade will also work. Often the easiest way to remove a thin lacquer or shellac finish is to wipe it off with lacquer thinner for lacquer or denatured alcohol for shellac.

If you apply by brush or roller work carefully and. Spray the painted wood siding thoroughly using a ladder to reach high areas if needed. You may also be able to sand it off without much trouble. This isn t a huge cost but can add up to 1 000 to 3 000 for an average sized home.

Vacuum all sawdust from the work space.