Filling Holes In Cedar Siding

Correct way to apply wood filler to exterior siding.

Filling holes in cedar siding.

Filling woodpecker holes in wood siding. Step 4 mix the repair putty. Step 1 save sawdust. Apply caulk with a caulking gun.

Before you put the tube of material into the gun cut the tip very close to the end with a utility knife to make a hole about 1 8 inch in diameter. When you fill woodpecker holes or blemishes in siding or other wood surfaces the type of wood plays a factor. Make sure you fill the holes in your siding on a day with good weather so the filler. It s important to get all the rot or it will keep.

Wood filler can be used for small holes dents etc. Epoxy putty is a commonly recommended wood filler for use in repairing woodpecker damage. 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.

Step 3 glue the backing into place. Scrape all loose paint from around the area to be repaired using a paint scraper or putty knife. Clear paintable caulking can be used on cracks gaps. I would suggest famowood as it shrinks the least and have a good selection of colours.

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