It is advisable to keep cedar shake siding well maintained to prevent air water dirt and insects from entering the house.
Replace damaged cedar shake siding.
This video will show you how to remove and replace the exterior cedar shingles on the side of your house will brand new shakes.
Start by removing the corner trim pieces that cover the siding ends.
How to replace external cedar siding tools and supplies.
Scrutinize the siding and look for shakes that have come slack from the nails or ones that have cracked and split down the focal point.
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These are the shingles that you will eliminate and replace with a new shingle.
Over time they succumb to environmental elements such as moisture and heat.
How to replace cedar shakes or shingles easily.
The usefulness of cedar for exterior applications such as siding and fencing is due to its exceptional weather resistance but over time even cedar siding can be damaged from exposure to moisture and ultraviolet uv rays.
If replacements are not done in time the decay can spread to surrounding wood and cause more damage.
Place the flat end of the pry bar or the nail.
Damaged shakes or shingles are replaced the same way clapboards are.
Having the tools readily available before you begin working makes the removal and replacement.
This can cause them to rot or break.