Locate and cut the damage in order to go about your repair project effectively mark out the area that has been.
How to repair masonite siding on house.
Remove the damaged area loosen the nails found at the top of the damaged siding using a pry bar and hammer and.
Do not drive the nails flush or countersink them.
Clean the hardboard with a stiff bristle brush.
On discovering any of these problems fix it before it escalates out of hand.
You can use the stiff bristle brush to clean the hardboard.
If the masonite is already compromised scrape off the area in consideration.
Then apply some primer over the affected area.
You must scrub the brush around the holes.
To make the.
Scrub the brush around the hole to dislodge dirt and debris.
Scrape off flaking paint and debris from the damaged area using a paint scraper.
Now the surrounding hardboard should slightly overlap the.
If the nails do not stay put hammer additional 2 inch nails beside the original nail to.
Hammer down loose nails.
Pack wood putty into the hole using a trowel.
Slightly overlap the putty onto the surrounding hardboard by 1.
Locate and cut the damage step 1.
Scrub the surface of the rot or.
The heads will break the paper face allowing water to soak in and deteriorate the siding.
Use the trowel to pack the wood putty into the hole.
How to repair masonite siding with putty step 1.
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Level the wood.
Prime the back and edges of the new siding.
Thoroughly paint all exposed edges and grooves.