Fill Holes In Siding Of House

For holes up to and gouges narrower than 1 2 in use elmer s interior exterior carpenter s wood filler.

Fill holes in siding of house. By tim leahy issue 205 the type of filler follows the size of the patch. Nail holes in exterior surfaces just as with cracks or gaps can be dealt with using a good caulking. Put a couple of drops of wood glue on each end of the shim and allow the glue to set for up to 5 minutes. Cut the nozzle tip on a tube of.

It s important to get all. Fill in the hole with a tinted caulk that matches your siding or opt for a paintable version. To patch holes and depressions in siding of any kind follow these steps. Any holes and gouges larger than 1 2 in.

Holes in wood trim are best filled with wood filler. Squirt the caulk into the hole so it fills the area behind the siding until it sticks out just a little from the front of the hole. It s critical that you leave no void uncovered and. Correct way to apply wood filler to exterior siding 1.

Use the nail to pull it flush against the interior of the siding. Roughen the area you want to patch with 80 grit sandpaper for a better. Apply the compound to the hole or depression in one direction and. Sand the edges of the.

Allow it to cure for several days or as recommended on the caulk packaging. Filling nail holes nail holes in interior walls can generally be filled with shrink free spackling by overfilling the hole slightly then sanding smooth once it s dry. Make sure you fill the holes in your siding on a day with good weather so the filler. Dig out all the rot from inside the crack or hole with an awl or a flat head screwdriver.

Overfill the entire hole in your siding when applying the filler. Squirt enough caulk into the hole to fill the area behind the hole. Fill a puncture clean the siding around the hole with vinyl siding cleaner or mild dish detergent and water and a soft sponge. Scrape all loose paint from around the area to be repaired using a paint scraper or putty knife.

Clean the hole or depression you plan to fill. Epoxy putty is a commonly recommended wood filler for use in repairing woodpecker damage. Avoid smearing excess caulk all over the surrounding siding the less you get on the siding the less obvious the repair will be. Once the caulk is fully cured which could be several days depending on the type trim it even with the siding with a razor blade.

Fill the area with patching compound.