Removing a damaged section of wood siding is relatively easy.
How to remove log siding.
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How to remove a damaged section of exterior wood siding.
Most log siding is usually 1 5 2 thick.
After you remove the nails from the top of the piece of siding it is still hooked to the piece below it.
Over the course of a log home s lifespan its stain will require periodic touch ups particularly on the southern facing exposure where exterior walls are most subjected to the sun s harsh uv rays this regular staining requirement is part of routine log home maintenance just as wood siding needs to be repainted and vinyl siding has to be replaced if it cracks.
Half log siding is a less expensive alternative to building a true log home.
So if the plan is to remove some of the rot and fit the log siding over that area you typically cannot remove all of the rotted wood because all that you have to put back in its place is siding that is only 1 5 2 thick.
If you have a hammer a cat s paw tool and a few wood wedges you can slide.
Today the half log siding also comes pre cut and ready to install with just a few days of work.
Push the siding downward to remove it from the piece below it.
Inside maybe not so much.
This type of siding will give your home the appearance of being a log home without a lot of the heavy labor and expensive costs.
Slide the hacksaw blade saw underneath the siding and use it to saw the exposed nail shafts.
Wood siding can develop stains from tree sap road salt and mildew.
To safely remove stubborn stains dissolve the oxiclean in water according to package directions and apply the solution to the wood siding.
A hacksaw blade saw is a narrow toothed saw blade mounted to a handle.
Chlorine bleach weakens wood fibers increasing the wear and damage to the wood.
Outside a power washer may be your best friend.