Secure old siding by driving ring shank nails down at an angle through the old nail holes.
How to replace rotted lap siding.
How to repair old rotting wood trim or siding.
A single rotted clapboard can usually be replaced by the homeowner or the commercial maintenance crew by using the old rotted clapboard as a measurement board for the new siding plank.
Cut the fiber cement siding to length wear approved dust protection.
Thinner than most hardboard but it works in many cases has a comparable cost is highly rot resistant and carries a 50 year warranty.
Consider replacing rotted areas with fiber cement siding.
Pull loose nails from clapboard siding.
Hardboard lap siding has been used on homes for years because it mimics the look of wood siding but is much less expensive.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair clapboards.
Cut the new siding to length prime all four sides and allow the primer to dry before installing.
Rotten hardboard siding before replacement with fiber cement siding.
Remove any nails from the top piece of good siding.
Holes caused by pests and woodpeckers should be addressed immediately as a person only has to fill in the holes with wood putty.
Tap flat bar under siding to loosen nails.
Blind nail the fiber cement siding in place starting with the bottom piece.
In a pinch you can wrap duct tape around the bottom of a hacksaw blade to protect your hand and use it to cut through the nails.
Specifically he shows every step in how to remove old.