How To Replace Cedar Shake Siding

If you plan to replace the external cedar siding with similar siding you also need a measuring tape handsaw level circular saw and the new siding.

How to replace cedar shake siding.

Scrutinize the siding and look for shakes that have come slack from the nails or ones that have cracked and split down the focal point. In some cases a cedar shake may bend outwards or inwards. To replicate the look of cedar shake cut a 2 piece of fiber cement board that will go right above the drip cap then a larger piece on top of that and finally the shingle panels. Remember to start on a day when no precipitation is predicted over the next several days if possible.

These are the shingles that you will eliminate and replace with a new shingle. Nail the starter strip in place above the drip cap with a coiled nailing sider. The usefulness of cedar for exterior applications such as siding and fencing is due to its exceptional weather resistance but over time even cedar siding can be damaged from exposure to moisture and ultraviolet uv rays. Moreover insects and birds can bore holes and moisture can cause boards to warp and crack.

Cedar shake siding isn t hard to maintain if you are well planned.