Luckily repairing woodpecker damage is a very.
Replacing damaged cedar shingle siding.
Replacing a damaged cedar impressions panel with the repair kit cam clips and snap rivets are included in the kit.
Moreover insects and birds can bore holes and moisture can cause boards to warp and crack.
The easiest way to repair a damaged cedar impressions panel is to use a shingle repair kit.
When it comes to preferred wood to peck woodpeckers love soft siding material such as cedar.
The usefulness of cedar for exterior applications such as siding and fencing is due to its exceptional weather resistance but over time even cedar siding can be damaged from exposure to moisture and ultraviolet uv rays.
To repair broken shingles first gather several tools galvanized or stainless steel shingle nails a hammer a small block of wood a drill and a shingle ripper a long flat piece of metal with hooks forged into the flattened end which is used to remove the broken shingle you ll also need high quality wooden shingles that match the texture and length of your originals.
Cedar siding can run 5 to 7 per square foot.
Install the same type of nails as those used for the original siding to retain.
If the siding of your home happens to be made of this material and you live near a wooded area it will probably experience woodpecker damage at some point.
8 start nailing on shingles at the corner leaving 1 8 inch space in between shingles.
Step 1 remove the old shingles.
Get up close to the shingles and look at the siding.
If any part seems damaged then use the crow bar to pry off the pieces which have been damaged.
You should also keep in mind that the maintenance required with cedar siding adds thousands to the overall cost.
7 use the story pole to mark the location of the first shingle course.
9 plane the corner shingle flush with house wall.
If you re replacing a cracked lifted or curled shingle you ll have to remove the old shingle first.
However some neighbourhoods aren t a good fit for vinyl siding and as it is now it has been in the past cedar wood siding is a premium product and it s only surpassed by the quality and product integrity of james hardie siding products.
5 replace damaged shingles in original starter course with new shingles.
6 staple rosin paper over sheathing.
When parts of a cedar shingle siding come away during a heavy rain storm you may find that some of the shingles remain in parts on the exterior.
You will also need a hammer utility knife chisel and wonder.
Vinyl siding also comes in simulated cedar shingles and board batten profiles.
Remove the old shingle.
You can order the repair kit product code 57994 from your distributor.
Replace damaged siding boards or shingles and reinstall the undamaged siding if you are not installing new siding.
