How To Replace Cedar Lap Siding

Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically.

How to replace cedar lap siding.

For horizontal applications start with the bottom course and work up with the channels pointing upwards. Cedar resists rot and decay and most insect. You can use a tape measure to mark the reveal of each piece of replacement siding or make a spacer gauge from two blocks of wood screwed together. Send text message print comment.

Wood siding holds so much character but it can also be prone to rotting and cracks. Do not nail through overlaps. To install the replacement siding start at the bottom and work your way up. Cedar is a popular siding material for houses especially in the western united states where that wood is plentiful.

Above the bottom edge. The courses should overlap by at least 1 in. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Replace siding by working from the bottom up you might need a helper here.

Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out. Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried. How to install cedar bevel siding. How to repair lap siding how to repair lap siding.

January 26 2019 advertisement. Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1. Learn how to quickly fix these problems yourself. For siding up to 6 inches wide use one nail one inch up from the lap.

When you replace the boards use a homemade reveal set jig to match the reveal of the existing siding.