Repairing Siding From Rot Damage

However the amount of present rot can be deceptive.

Repairing siding from rot damage.

If the area of the siding you need to repair is larger than two to four inches the best and most permanent solution is to replace that particular panel of siding. After you remove the rotted courses use a small hacksaw to cut any protruding nail shanks or if you have a very strong grip use a good pair of wire cutters. Protect sound siding with a scrap piece of 1 4 in. Scrub the surface of the rot or damage with a wire brush to remove loose fibers and soft spots.

The interesting solution here was borrowing siding from the back of the house to replace damaged pieces in the front of the house as we could never match the color of the siding painted. In most cases the original layer of building paper or housewrap at the bottom of the wall was enough to prevent water infiltration and damage beneath the siding. Even the most well kept wood siding is susceptible to moisture and damage which will lead to rotted wood. The sheathing and framing sometimes need repairs too but that is less common.

In cases of mold growth the siding panel affected will need to be replaced and it is a good idea to have a professional treat any mold to prevent it from returning. A single rotted clapboard can usually be replaced by the homeowner or the commercial maintenance crew by using the old rotted clapboard as a measurement board for the new siding plank. This can be tough since so many times the siding is nailed down. Scrape off flaking paint and debris from the damaged area using a paint scraper.

To learn how to repair wood siding remove rotted boards with a flat pry bar. We tear off the damaged hardboard and replace it with fiber cement siding. Pry off the rotted boards. If you find a small portion of rotting wood you can prevent it from affecting the entire wood siding.

The customer accepted our recommendation to use azek along the edge of the deck siding as it won t rot thus avoiding a repeat of this problem. The goal was to get 2 3 inches above the inside of the siding. Softwood damaged by wood rot is not salvageable and should be replaced as soon as possible to keep the rot from spreading. Carefully examine your t1 11 siding for signs of mold wood rot or beyond minor water damage.