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How to replace rotten weatherboards
How to replace rotten weatherboards
Overview
Learn how to cut out the damaged part of a rotten weatherboard on your external wall. Watch our easy to follow step-by-step video and find out how to cut and remove the rotten board. You'll then find out how to attach a new weatherboard.
Tools and materials
Steps
Locate the stud positions
In this video we are replacing two rotten weatherboards. First, remove window frames or drain pipes so you have access to the damaged section of the weatherboard. Use the stud finder to locate the nearest stud. Mark the centre of the stud. Draw a line down the weatherboard at the stud centre to show where to cut. Make the next stud along on the lower weatherboard. This means your joins will be staggered.
Cut through the rotten board at the stud
Join two weatherboards and measure the depth of the thinnest part plus the thickest part of the board. Set the circular saw depth to this. In this example it is 25mm. Cut along the line on the rotten weatherboard and slightly into the board above. Fill this cut later. Use the hammer, chisel and pinch bar to remove the damaged board.
Measure and cut the new weatherboards
Measure the width and cut the new weatherboards to size. Insert the bottom board and pre drill holes at the studs. Nail the new weatherboard to the stud. Insert the top board in place and pre drill. Then finally nail into place.
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Health & Safety
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.