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Posted 03/12/2023 in Carpentry And Millwork

Wood Siding Repair: How to Repair Cracks in Clapboard Siding, Part 1

Wood Siding Repair: The old clapboard siding on your Old House is often cracked at the edges from nails, age, aluminum siding installation, etc. Don't rip out this old growth wood just to replace with new wood, which won't last! Learn a few DIY steps to repair it... right here with My Old House Fix!

Tip: over the past 10 years I've found that the elastomeric caulk performs much better than glue over time. Glue cracks after a few seasonal cycles from natural wood expansion and contraction. Caulk stays flexible

Materials Needed:

* Pin Nailer

* Elastomeric Caulk (for the gap/crack



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