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Default Repairing A Hole In Wood Siding ?

On Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:27:04 -0400, Robert11
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Hi,

Have the typical horiz. wood clapboards on house.
Have noticed that one of them has about a 2 inch diameter all the way
thru it.
Looks like, perhaps, an animal was trying to get in.

Anyway, would like to repair the hole, and re-paint it, rather than
replacing the complete piece of siding, which is probably 6 or 9 feet in
length.

What product would you suggest for plugging the hole ?
Would I be able to smooth out the surface after using it ?

Any thoughts or hints would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob


You might already have an animal in there, like a rat or mouse.
The right way is to remove the siding on both sides of the hole, by the
studs. Replace that piece probably 16". However, a piece of tin does
wonders. with some epoxy under it, and a few small screws. Then use
some Bondo to smooth over it. Be sure to fill the hole with insulation
before patching if it goes deep in wall.