Here s how to repair damaged clapboards also known as bevel or lap siding.
How to remove bevel siding.
To get at the nails carefully wedge out the bottom of the siding 1 8 to 3 16 in.
An oscillating tool with a metal cutting blade works great for this or you can use a mini hacksaw with the blade extended beyond the end of the holder.
This is a cheap quick easy way to replace rotted siding on your house doing it yourself to avoid the expense of hiring someone to come and do it and without.
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Old growth cypress is durable and naturally decay resistant and these qualities make it.
To remove pry them from the house with thin pry bars and a hammer starting with the easiest one to pop off likely the one with the most damage.
Then follow that outline with a circular saw and make vertical cuts with the reciprocating saw image 2.
Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade.
Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing.
Cutting the nails will let you remove rotted boards without damaging those your e saving.
Step 1 start by identifying the damaged clapboards.
How to treat cypress siding.
Start at one end of the butt joint and work your way across horizontally until it comes free.
Cypress wood has been milled into shingles and siding for more than 100 years.
A quick video showing you how to replace damaged siding on your house all by yourself.
Wedge the board away from the house by driving wedges up under the damaged board to pull it out from the sheathing below.