Fill Big Gaps In Siding

Take the time before you apply any paint on your next project to fill all of the gaps cracks and nail holes.

Fill big gaps in siding.

In the old days the builder would install the trim bring the siding up to it and caulk the corner. Nail holes in exterior surfaces just as with cracks or gaps can be dealt with using a good caulking. Leave a 1 8 gap between the siding and the trim or other materials to allow for structural movement. Always caulk between the siding and the trim.

Vertical trim gap caulking. Fill any low spots or remaining gaps with additional caulking until the gap. Remove all old caulk from the joint to be filled. Do not caulk between siding and any built in receiving channels located at or around windows.

Moldings sills doorjambs baseboard or wood trim with damage or large holes can be repaired with epoxy. Wipe away any excess caulk. Measure the size of the gap that needs to be filled. Fill larger gaps with foam.

The two parts are mixed like dough and can be shaped before or after it dries. A single bead of caulk can fill gaps up to 1 4 inch. If no footing i would dig down about 12 inches and use a galvanized or heavy plastic mesh to prevent boring animals from digging through then back fill the hole to a level above the gaps on the stucco tapering the ground away from the house. How to caulk a large gap step 1.

Wet your finger and gently wipe the caulk in the gap to give it a smooth rounded appearance. Trim boards that sit on top the siding. Holes in wood trim are best filled with wood filler. 1 scrape all loose paint from around the area to be repaired using a paint scraper or putty.

On most new homes the trim goes up after the siding is installed which creates a large gap that should not be caulked. Plastic landscape paper would also help here.