Replacing Damaged Siding Shingles

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Replacing damaged siding shingles.

9 plane the corner shingle flush with house wall. If your siding is in need of repair this section will show you how to remove damaged shingles and attach new ones. When damage caused by fire smoke water hail or other causes results in a small portion of a home or building being damaged e g shingles siding carpet cabinets etc whether and when a. Replacing shingles or clapboards as they become damaged will keep your siding from deteriorating quickly and better protect your home from the elements.

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. 8 start nailing on shingles at the corner leaving 1 8 inch space in between shingles. If any part seems damaged then use the crow bar to pry off the pieces which have been damaged. The easiest way to repair a damaged cedar impressions panel is to use a shingle repair kit.

Get up close to the shingles and look at the siding. You can order the repair kit product code 57994 from your distributor. The process is fairly simple. If a damaged shake doesn t come out easily split it into several pieces with a hammer and chisel.

You will also need a hammer utility knife chisel and wonder. Step 1 remove the old shingles. How to replace a damaged shingle. 6 staple rosin paper over sheathing.

You ll use basic tools to wiggle the rotted shingle out reassemble the pieces and use the old shingle as a guide for the new one. 5 replace damaged shingles in original starter course with new shingles. 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. Replacing a damaged cedar impressions panel with the repair kit cam clips and snap rivets are included in the kit.

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