Corking Holes In Wood Siding

Insert the shim edgewise into the hole.

Corking holes in wood siding.

Best seller kreg 3 8 in. To patch holes and depressions in siding of any kind follow these steps. Set your store to see local. Lasts 10 to 15 years but breaks down faster if exposed to water often.

Trim boards that sit on top the siding. Use latex painter s caulk inside of doors and windows or to quickly fill cracks and holes in drywall. Set your store to see local availability. Old cracked or weathered caulk should always be removed and replaced.

If you re filling a hole in a cabinet wall or a wardrobe place the craft sticks on the inside of the hole. Dig out all the rot from inside the crack or hole with an awl or a flat head screwdriver. You should lay the craft sticks on the side they won t be seen from. Everbilt 8 tapered cork stoppers model 834978 1 22 bag 1 22 bag free delivery.

On most new homes the trim goes up after the siding is installed which creates a large gap that should not be caulked. Solid wood pocket hole plugs 50 pack model p pnt 5 47 5 47. Caulking is a compound that is specifically designed to seal cracks fill holes gaps and joints in surfaces. Wipe the inside of the hole and the surface wood surrounding it with a damp cloth and allow the area to dry.

Place the craft sticks on the back of the hole and secure them with wood glue. For the best guarantee against pop out use 7d or 8d 2 or 2 inches long nails and drive them into the studs. 2 trim the tip of the tube of caulk with a utility knife or razor blade. In the old days the builder would install the trim bring the siding up to it and caulk the corner.

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. Stainless steel doesn t rust or stain the paint or leave black streaks on the wood and the rings on the shank act like barbs gripping the sides of the hole to prevent the nail from popping out. Fix small holes in siding with an exterior patching compound available in a premixed form much like interior spackling compound and in a dry powder form that you mix with water. When it s applied well and is the right kind of caulk for the project it will blend seamlessly into the area.

It s important to get all the rot or it will keep growing underneath the filler. Caulk is typically applied with a caulking gun. Just make sure the package states that the patching compound is for outdoor use. Use the nail to pull it flush against the interior of the siding.