Replacing Wooden Siding Shingles

When you replace these boards make sure you have good flashing along the joint.

Replacing wooden siding shingles.

Broken or rotten shingles should be repaired to keep a home protected against the elements. Next take a hacksaw blade and cut off the nails left under the upper shingle. Mark locations of shingle courses on pole. To remove a damaged shingle use a hammer and wood chisel to split the shingle to be replaced and then pull out the pieces.

3 peel off any paper or housewrap. Where siding meets a roof it will rot if the siding touches the shingles. If necessary use a chisel or flat pry bar to. Select a replacement shingle of the right width from the bundle.

Inspect the condition of sheathing. Roof or second story shingle repair may require a ladder. 2 pry out the nails that held the shingle in place these are located under the next course up the wall. Install the new siding so there s a 1 in.

Consider replacing rotted areas with fiber cement siding. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3. 4 securely nail any loose sheathing to the wall studs with 3 inch galvanized nails. As they age they become brittle and develop splits.

3 cut a replacement. Wear gloves for this to protect your hands. Wooden shingles generally follow a predictable deterioration curve before they require replacement. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house.