Different Ways Of Repairing Board And Batten Siding
Among different types of vertical sidings that are available in today's market, the board and batten siding is not the only one that needs regular maintenance. All the types of siding will need some degree of care in order to keep it looking clean as well as attractive. However, different types of siding need a different type of maintenance. There is no universal maintenance procedure that you will apply to all siding systems. When it comes to the best maintenance on board and batten siding, there are specific procedures as well as materials that will get the job done right.
Thing's You Will Need
- Paint Scraper & Brush
- Pressure Sprayer
- Exterior Wood Glue
- Wood Clamps & Drill And Bit
- Paint Hot Air Gun
- Paint Roller & Caulking
- Putty Knife
- Galvanized Wood Screws
Way 1: Apply Protective Oil Finish
If you are looking to maintain the integrity of natural finish appearances, then you can use a roller, brush, or small pressure sprayer, before applying frequent coats of a protective oil finish. A protective oil finish will keep your board and batten siding look clean as well as attractive.
Way 2: Remove Peeling Or Flaking Paint
Irrespective of whether you have painted your siding or the paint is blistered or is peeling or flaking, then you can use a hammer in order to drive popped nails back in place before getting rid of peeling paint. This, in turn, will make it extremely easy to use your scraper without it getting blocked by protruding nail heads. Then, use your scraper or sander in order to get rid of the peeling paint. If you feel that the paint is harder to remove, then you can use a heat gun to first heat the paint, before scraping it with the help of a paint scraper. After scraping and getting rid of the old peeling paint, you can use wood putty to fill cracks. To finish, apply primer as well as paint. If the surface that you clean and paint is chalky or faded, then it is a better option to repainting the entire surface. Otherwise, you will in all likelihood will have paint colors that don't match.
Way 3: Repair Damaged Or Loose Boards
On board and batten siding, you will generally notice individual boards becoming loose, have cracks and breaks, warped from drying or expansion and contraction, or have become loose at the joints. If you discover popped nails in these boards, then you need to get rid of these nails before replacing them with new nails. Examine tight joints or wide gaps before adding caulking to wide gaps. If the siding is loose, then you need to re-fasten it by drilling screw holes, before inserting and tightening screws as long as screw heads are sunk below the surface. Then, fill the depressions using putty.
Way 4: Repair Split Boards
Repairing split boards requires a different repair process than repairing board cracks and peeling paint. To repair splits in your boards, it is important to use a putty knife or flat head screwdriver before gently prying the split sides apart. Make sure not to break pieces off. Apply exterior glue into the crack of the split, before squeezing the two sides together. If necessary to hold them together as long as they dry, use a clamp. Another method of keeping the split sides together as long as the glue sets are to pre-drill a hole in each piece before attaching the piece with a galvanized wood screw driven into the board as long as its head is below the surface. Then, fill the hole above the head using putty.