How To Repair Galvanized Siding

Use the siding removal tool to gently expose the nail hem that needs new nails.

How to repair galvanized siding.

Examine the area for stubborn rust stains. Use a circular saw to cut the board to length and fasten it in place with nails. This method involves the application of a zinc coating by spraying the surface to be repaired with droplets of molten metal using wire ribbon or powder processes. The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding.

Drive new nails into the center of the slots on the siding nail hem. Snap the bottom edge of the piece of siding into top locking ridge over the nail hem. Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves. Mark locations of shingle courses on pole.

Step 1 apply vinegar to the rust. Prime the back and edges of the new siding. To protect the integrity of the item repair galvanized metal rust as soon as it is noticed. Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out.

Always use corrosion resistant nails when working with cedar wood. Repair of damaged hot dip galvanized coatings this method is not for field application and cannot be used in the field. Make your repair last. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding. Caulk any nailheads that break the paper face. Besides prying out the rotten wood you may need to cut adjacent boards back a stud or two in either direction. When you re ready to install the new material create a gauge block to help ensure that the reveal of.

The length of nail you use will depend on the thickness of the siding. Purchase galvanized steel or aluminum roofing nails with a head at least 3 8 inch in size. Must contact a metalizing shop. Prime the new wood you ll be using for the repair on the front back and end grain.

2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house. Galvanized hot dipped zinc coated and aluminum nails are all appropriate. Pour some vinegar on a wire brush then scrub the rusted area thoroughly. Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them.

Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. Gap at corner and butt joints.