How To Patch Woodpecker Holes In Siding

Disclaimer our videos are for entertainment purposes only.

How to patch woodpecker holes in siding.

To hold the shim in place for drying hang the hammer from the nail by its claw so that the weight of the hammer is gently pulling the shim tight against the hole. Insert the shim edgewise into the hole. Allow at least 1 hour of drying time. Smear a generous layer of the epoxy putty over the holes.

Use the nail to pull it flush against the interior of the siding. Scrape away any excess with the putty knife when you re done and allow it to air dry. Use a putty knife to apply the putty liberally across the holes so it sinks in. If you have been struggling with woodpeckers previously and now want to prevent them from coming back you should focus on repairing the damage they have left.

We want the patch to be slightly smaller than the hole cut in the siding so that we can fit it in place. Step 3 scrape away the excess putty and discard before the substance dries. Use the putty knife to scrape away the excess then. Feather the paint out for a seamless finish.

Sand down any excess wood filler and paint the patch. It is recommended that you seek adv. Use this wood filler around the edges of both the patch and hole and fit the patch into place. Fill the siding holes with wood filler.

Use a putty knife to force the filler inside the hole making sure to fill in the hole and to completely cover the opening. Epoxy putty is a commonly recommended wood filler for use in repairing woodpecker damage.