How To Remove Cedar Shingles Siding

The good news about cedar shingle siding is its ability to resist rot and pests better than other woods but as a soft wood it mars easily.

How to remove cedar shingles siding.

Mark locations of shingle courses on pole. 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. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding. Before you give in and paint your shingles realize that cedar shingles can last decades with virtually no maintenance.

Here i demonstrate how to easily remove wood cedar shingles using a pair of pliers and a hammer. But a little maintenance can keep them looking great and extend their life even further. Cracked or peeling paint can occur on cedar siding for a number of reasons according to william feist of the western red cedar lumber association. Despite this cedar shingles still need to be regularly cleaned to maintain their appearance and effectiveness.

With planking you can pry the piece up straight away. Step 1 clean. With shingles you must first take care of the overlapping shingles. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.

Get up close to the shingles and look at the siding. When the wood goes through a series of wet dry periods the paint and finish are stressed and the paint can crack. Learning how to care for cedar shingles whether they are installed as siding or roofing is not particularly difficult. If any part seems damaged then use the crow bar to pry off the pieces which have been damaged.

Single out the individual piece of cedar you need to remove. Ultimately by taking steps to remove growth on your shingles washing them and doing some work to prevent deterioration in the future you ll be better able to keep your cedar shingles clean.