Fill Cracks In Cedar Siding

Repairing minor defects in cedar siding step 1 use a putty knife to apply exterior wood putty to smaller cracks or holes in siding.

Fill cracks in cedar siding.

Cracking stained rough strewn siding thin long relatively straight cracks running in a singular direction on a previously stained wood surface. Step 6 seal small cracks and gaps in your siding under 1 4 inch wide using an acrylic latex caulk. Simply apply this inexpensive filler into the cracks to seal. Exterior spackling compound and caulk fit the bill but they never harden and are consequently difficult to shape.

Wood filler can be used for small holes dents etc. Thin long and relatively straight cracks that form in the paint film usually in the direction of the plywood grain. Fill cracks in painted siding with either exterior acrylic latex caulk caulk or with epoxy wood filler which is a better choice. Fill the edges of the crack with wood adhesive and the center with wood putty.

Cracks divots holes or rot can crop up on wooden surfaces due to ordinary wear and tear accidents and during do it yourself projects. Clear paintable caulking can be used on cracks gaps. Repair small perforations and cracks in the boards with the wood putty at the same time. Pack the wood putty in tightly with the putty knife.

Clamp the board to ensure it retains the putty. Larger checks on the lower curvature while not prone to collecting moisture can. As you are dealing with different problems different solutions will be required or a combination of solutions. Put on your gloves bring a rag for cleaning spills then visit the cracks and gaps you spotted along your siding.

First it is important to realize that the most worrisome checks are those on the upper curvature of the logs making them the most prone to collecting moisture fungi spores dirt and other contamination. Work the putty down into the holes and smear the putty over the top and edges of the defect. I would suggest famowood as it shrinks the least and have a good selection of colours.