In some cases, a quality wood hardener can help retard or even “reverse” this type of damage. Wood siding near the ground and/or near a roof or porch transition is the most prone to this malady. Rot is especially prevalent at locations where water splashes back from an adjoining surface. Rot, for one, appears and is often due to extreme, repeated exposure to moisture. That said, though, there are many other situations where removal and replacement is, well, I’m sorry – just the best approach. For any number of smaller repairs – a hole, a gouge, etc, an epoxy-based wood filler (like Abatron) or even a polyester-reinforced repair product (like Bondo) can do the trick. Wood siding is subject to the elements, and some damage over time is, well, almost expected.
Dutch lap siding Patch#
(More on all of this at the bottom, and I hope it all helps.) Do I Patch or Do I Remove and Replace My Dutch Lap Wood Siding? You’ll see Amazon Affiliate linking to products I recommend for the job.
In this article, I have also included some lessons learned, i.e. Know though that when we talk about patching or replacing this type of siding, we are often referring to the patch and repair of antique Dutch Lap Wood Siding (as I am here).īelow are tips I learned myself during repairs on a Victorian-era farmhouse. (See: “Dutch Lap” & Vinyl Siding.)ĭutch Lap, especially in pine and cedar, remains readily available and is still installed today. While this may cause confusion, it is clear, however, that its unique look inspired one of its numerous successors’ most popular profiles. By name, it is called Dutch Lap, German Lap, or even Novelty Siding. This style of wood siding is easily identified by its distinct shadow lines.
You can find many American homes still clad in authentic Dutch Lap Wood Siding.
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