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Repairing Siding Shingles

This story shows you how to repair siding shingles.

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Split damaged shingle Enlarge Image

Step 1

Use a hammer and chisel to split a damaged siding shingle. Try to split the shingle at or near a nail in the piece above.

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Pull out shingle Enlarge Image
Step 2

Use pliers or your hands to wiggle and pull the pieces out.

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Cut through hidden nails Enlarge Image
Step 3

Use a hacksaw blade or a detail hacksaw tool to cut through hidden nails above. Flex the blade to cut the nail flush with the wall.

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Use old shingle as template Enlarge Image
Step 4

Reassemble the damaged shingle to make a template for cutting the replacement shingle. Or measure the area and subtract about 1/4 inch to allow for expansion. Cut with a knife or saw.

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Finish nails with nail set Enlarge Image
Step 5

Slide the replacement up until it is 1/2 inch below its final position. Just under the course above, drive two nails at slight upward angles. Use a nail set to finish driving the nails.

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Tap shingle up Enlarge Image
Step 6

Use a scrap of wood and a hammer to tap the replacement shingle up, aligned with the shingles on either side.

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sidingaustin wrote:

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