On Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:55:34 -0700 (PDT), "hr(bob) "
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On Apr 27, 5:32*pm, wrote:
On Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:27:04 -0400, Robert11
wrote:





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
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Once you're sure there is nothing trapped, plain old automobile Bondo
works fine, easy to sand smooth, sticks well, takes paint well.

A 2" hole is pretty large for just bondo. If it was my job, I'd
probably try to replace that piece of siding, but if there was no
replacement available, I'd fill the hole with "Great Stuff" foam, then
nail & glue tin over it, then apply the bondo. Large sections of bondo
like to crack.

Actually, to apply the tin, I'd countersink it 1/16 inch. Just carve
the surface off with a utility knife or use a router if possible.