How To Remove Cedar Shingles Siding

When the wood goes through a series of wet dry periods the paint and finish are stressed and the paint can crack.

How to remove cedar shingles siding. When parts of a cedar shingle siding come away during a heavy rain storm you may find that some of the shingles remain in parts on the exterior. Step 1 clean. If any part seems damaged then use the crow bar to pry off the pieces which have been damaged. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding.

Single out the individual piece of cedar you need to remove. Here i demonstrate how to easily remove wood cedar shingles using a pair of pliers and a hammer. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house. Get up close to the shingles and look at the siding.

1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3. But a little maintenance can keep them looking great and extend their life even further. The good news about cedar shingle siding is its ability to resist rot and pests better than other woods but as a soft wood it mars easily. With planking you can pry the piece up straight away.

Despite this cedar shingles still need to be regularly cleaned to maintain their appearance and effectiveness. Before you give in and paint your shingles realize that cedar shingles can last decades with virtually no maintenance. Ultimately by taking steps to remove growth on your shingles washing them and doing some work to prevent deterioration in the future you ll be better able to keep your cedar shingles clean. When left to its own devices cedar weathers well to a silvery gray a common siding material used for beach homes and mountain cabins.

Cracked or peeling paint can occur on cedar siding for a number of reasons according to william feist of the western red cedar lumber association. Mark locations of shingle courses on pole.