Removing Wood Siding

Vacuum all sawdust from the work space.

Removing wood siding. Any home that is over 50 years old needs closely examined for moisture damage. After removing the stain consider using bleach to lighten the color and remove water marks. With the heat gun operating point the nozzle at the work surface keeping it about 2 inches away. This isn t a huge cost but can add up to 1 000 to 3 000 for an average sized home.

In this case the wood needs removed. Standing at one end of the damaged section of siding hammer a wood wedge under the course of siding directly above. To use a heat gun. Cutting the nails will let you remove rotted boards without damaging those your e saving.

An oscillating tool with a metal cutting blade is ideal for this job but a simple hacksaw blade will also work. When removing the wood siding is the best option however if there is a visible moisture problem on wood siding around the windows or on any part of the walls which is a possible sign that of damaged plywood that needs replacement. Tap the back of the cat s paw to drive. Move the gun back and forth across a small area of the surface until the paint begins to bubble and blister.

Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing. Saturate all of the siding completely avoiding windows. When the nails have been cut the lower board can be pulled out. Spray the painted wood siding thoroughly using a ladder to reach high areas if needed.

Stop immediately if the finish begins to smoke. Keep this expense in mind when budgeting for new siding. If you apply by brush or roller work carefully and. Before installing your new siding you need to remove the old siding.

Place the straight slots of a cat s paw tool to the head of each siding nail. The best woods for bleaching are ash oak gum and beech. Wipe the wood surface with a cloth and mineral spirits until clean. Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade.

So you ll need to cut the nails behind the bottom of the upper piece of good siding to free the damaged piece. How to remove a damaged section of exterior wood siding 1. Often the easiest way to remove a thin lacquer or shellac finish is to wipe it off with lacquer thinner for lacquer or denatured alcohol for shellac. You may also be able to sand it off without much trouble.

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