Replacing Wooden Siding Shingles

2 pry out the nails that held the shingle in place these are located under the next course up the wall.

Replacing wooden siding shingles.

If necessary use a chisel or flat pry bar to. 3 peel off any paper or housewrap. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3. Inspect the condition of sheathing.

4 securely nail any loose sheathing to the wall studs with 3 inch galvanized nails. To remove a damaged shingle use a hammer and wood chisel to split the shingle to be replaced and then pull out the pieces. Consider replacing rotted areas with fiber cement siding. 3 cut a replacement.

2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house. Relatively new shingles can develop splits too as a result of poor installation low quality growth defects in the wood or an accidental encounter with a wind borne tree limb. When you replace these boards make sure you have good flashing along the joint. Mark locations of shingle courses on pole.

As they age they become brittle and develop splits. Broken or rotten shingles should be repaired to keep a home protected against the elements. Where siding meets a roof it will rot if the siding touches the shingles. Select a replacement shingle of the right width from the bundle.

Install the new siding so there s a 1 in. Wear gloves for this to protect your hands. Roof or second story shingle repair may require a ladder. Wooden shingles generally follow a predictable deterioration curve before they require replacement.