How To Replace Cedar Shake Siding

Moreover insects and birds can bore holes and moisture can cause boards to warp and crack.

How to replace cedar shake siding. To replicate the look of cedar shake cut a 2 piece of fiber cement board that will go right above the drip cap then a larger piece on top of that and finally the shingle panels. If you plan to replace the external cedar siding with similar siding you also need a measuring tape handsaw level circular saw and the new siding. Wear comfortable work clothes and rubber. Remember to start on a day when no precipitation is predicted over the next several days if possible.

Step 1 inspect the siding. These are the shingles that you will eliminate and replace with a new shingle. Cedar shake siding isn t hard to maintain if you are well planned. In some cases a cedar shake may bend outwards or inwards.

Nail the starter strip in place above the drip cap with a coiled nailing sider.