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Video Series: Repairing Damaged Siding

By Mike Guertin

Siding on houses invariably will get damaged during the lifetime of the house. In this video series, Mike Guertin will show you how to remove and replace siding quickly, with a few simple tools, and without disturbing the surrounding siding.

Watch the videos below to learn Mike’s expert techniques, plus read the companion article, Making Common Siding Repairs.

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Videos in the Series

  • Repairing Damaged Siding: A Quick Fix for Vinyl Siding

    Builder Mike Guertin explains how to make and install a temporary patch for damaged vinyl siding.

  • Repairing Damaged Siding: Vinyl Siding Repair

    See how to disconnect vinyl siding, make a replacement piece, and re-engage the entire panel in a few steps.

  • Repairing Damaged Siding: Partial Shingle Repair

    It's possible to repair the exposed portion of a shingle without having to replace the entire shingle.

  • Repairing Damaged Siding: Whole-Shingle Replacement

    Mike Guertin shares a simple method for replacing a broken cedar shingle without damaging the ones around it.

  • Repairing Damaged Siding: Fiber Cement Repair

    Learn some tricks for removing old nails, fitting the new boards, and nailing off siding without a hitch.

  • Repairing Damaged Siding: Wood Clapboard Repair

    Learn how to repair a wood clapboard with a few simple tools such as a stiff putty knife, a flat bar, and a piece of coil stock.

  • Repairing Damaged Siding: Patching House Wrap

    Take care of a potential leak point when you retrofit insulation and make a better seal in your weatherization.

  • Repairing Damaged Siding: Clapboard Quick Fix

    Don't want to replace the whole clapboard? Here are a few simple steps you can take to remove just the damaged portion.

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