Replace Cement Board Siding

Repair or patching fiber cement board siding dents chips cracks and other minor surface damage in james hardie siding and trim products can be filled with cementitious patching compound.

Replace cement board siding.

Blind nail the fiber cement siding in place starting with the bottom piece. Remove any nails from the top piece of good siding. Watch this graphic depiction of the removal and replacement of hardboard siding. Refer to manufacturer recommendations for products that are compatible with fiber cement.

Take the replacement board fit it in place image 2 and nail it in with a hammer using galvanized nails. Cut the fiber cement siding to length wear approved dust protection. Use a pry bar to remove the damaged siding. Fill in the nail holes.

Face nail the top piece of fiber cement siding through the old siding. This will allow you to remove the nails without damaging the top piece of siding. Put on protective eyewear and a face mask. Fiber cement siding looks like wood but it s actually a tough industrial material alternative that s waterproof fire proof insect resistant making it a very popular choice for most homeowners.

Nail straight down on the replacement board in order to hit studs. Work your way down the board prying the bottom edge up and loosening the nails. To remove and replace damaged siding.