How To Repair Cedar Shingles Siding

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding.

How to repair cedar shingles siding.

Step 1 remove the old shingles. Wet the wood with a hose and apply the wood cleaner with a roller or sprayer. For high areas use an extension on the roller or climb a ladder and use your paintbrush. Wood cleaner is generally sold in a concentrated formula.

Cedar shingle siding repair. Do not let it dry. Leave the wood cleaner on. Step 4 finish up.

How to restore and maintain cedar shingle siding step 1. Follow the manufacturer s instructions regarding. Mark locations of shingle courses on pole. Repairing cedar shingle siding can be a real pain.

Inspect the condition of sheathing. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house. Mix a solution of wood cleaner. Step 2 add the new shingle.

Cover an area you can comfortably work about a 4 by 8 foot. How to replace a shingle. Here is an easy and effective way to do it loosing your mind. Pour the wood stripping product into a low pressure sprayer.

3 peel off any paper or housewrap. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3. Mix the cleaner according to the instruction and apply it to the stained cedar siding with a brush or roller. Cover landscaping material around the house with plastic sheeting or wet the area down with a hose.

You ll want to leave the cleaner on for at least 15 minutes up to 30 minutes to ensure that it removes the old coating.