Removing Wood Siding

Use solvents or wood stripper if the stained wood has a finish it s either shellac lacquer or some kind of varnish.

Removing wood siding.

Some experts suggest that removing old siding will add about 5 percent to your overall project cost. Cutting the nails will let you remove rotted boards without damaging those your e saving. If you apply by brush or roller work carefully and. Vacuum all sawdust from the work space.

Wipe the wood surface with a cloth and mineral spirits until clean. When the nails have been cut the lower board can be pulled out. An oscillating tool with a metal cutting blade is ideal for this job but a simple hacksaw blade will also work. Keep this expense in mind when budgeting for new siding.

Place the straight slots of a cat s paw tool to the head of each siding nail. Move the gun back and forth across a small area of the surface until the paint begins to bubble and blister. 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. Use a small hacksaw with a sharp blade.

To use a heat gun. So you ll need to cut the nails behind the bottom of the upper piece of good siding to free the damaged piece. Standing at one end of the damaged section of siding hammer a wood wedge under the course of siding directly above. How to remove a damaged section of exterior wood siding 1.

Before installing your new siding you need to remove the old siding. Saturate all of the siding completely avoiding windows. Stop immediately if the finish begins to smoke. Cut the nails at the bottom of the row above the boards you re replacing.

After removing the stain consider using bleach to lighten the color and remove water marks. With your other hand. Spray the painted wood siding thoroughly using a ladder to reach high areas if needed. Tap the back of the cat s paw to drive.

In this case the wood needs removed. Any home that is over 50 years old needs closely examined for moisture damage. The best woods for bleaching are ash oak gum and beech. This isn t a huge cost but can add up to 1 000 to 3 000 for an average sized home.

With the heat gun operating point the nozzle at the work surface keeping it about 2 inches away.