Fill Big Gaps In Siding

Fill any low spots or remaining gaps with additional caulking until the gap.

Fill big gaps in siding.

Vertical trim gap caulking. Leave a 1 8 gap between the siding and the trim or other materials to allow for structural movement. A single bead of caulk can fill gaps up to 1 4 inch. Remove all old caulk from the joint to be filled.

Always caulk between the siding and the trim. How to caulk a large gap step 1. 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. 1 scrape all loose paint from around the area to be repaired using a paint scraper or putty.

Wet your finger and gently wipe the caulk in the gap to give it a smooth rounded appearance. Holes in wood trim are best filled with wood filler. Trim boards that sit on top the siding. Nail holes in exterior surfaces just as with cracks or gaps can be dealt with using a good caulking.

Plastic landscape paper would also help here. On most new homes the trim goes up after the siding is installed which creates a large gap that should not be caulked. Measure the size of the gap that needs to be filled. Take the time before you apply any paint on your next project to fill all of the gaps cracks and nail holes.

Moldings sills doorjambs baseboard or wood trim with damage or large holes can be repaired with epoxy. The best filler for your siding is a two part epoxy product that cures to a rock hard consistency. Most caulk can be scraped away with a putty knife and sharp. Wipe away any excess caulk.

The two parts are mixed like dough and can be shaped before or after it dries. In the old days the builder would install the trim bring the siding up to it and caulk the corner.