In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair clapboards.
How to patch nailheads in clapboard siding.
Pull nails from split clapboard.
Pull loose nails from clapboard siding.
Tap flat bar under siding to loosen nails.
Steve shows how to fix rusty nail heads for painting projects.
Start by cleaning out the soft wood with a screwdriver or putty knife.
Scoring prevents the wood from chipping when you cut it.
Line up the ends and using the old piece as a guide mark the new clapboard with a utility knife.
Place a full length piece of the damaged siding on the face of the replacement.
Remove all the chips splinters and.