Fill Big Gaps In Siding

Then fill the space around it with expanding foam.

Fill big gaps in siding.

On door window frames and baseboards etc. Push the appropriate size backer rod into the gap below flush with the surface. Cellulose filler is made with real wood. The craft sticks will act as a support for the wood filler.

Exterior trim around doors and windows needs to be caulked to fill any gaps between the trim and the siding behind the trim. Cracks and holes in any surface collect water which causes paint to peel. Accepts stain or paint just like real wood. Apply the filler to the craft sticks using another craft stick or a putty knife.

Do not caulk between siding and any built in receiving channels located at or around windows. Undersized so it s easy to fit in. Cellulose fillers are mostly for filling holes in woodworking projects like cabinets mantels trim or projects that you plan on finishing with stain and a topcoat. Sands flat and even.

The filler should be level and even with the surface of the wood. While properly engineered. Leave a 1 8 gap between the siding and the trim or other materials to allow for structural movement. There are many places where you may need to fill gaps before you paint.

On an interior paint job you could find them where walls meet ceilings on inside corners of walls where wood trim meets walls on inside corners where wood trim meets other wood trim i e. Apply the wood filler to the craft sticks to fill the hole. Fill larger gaps with foam backer rod sometimes called spline. Don t forget to caulk or foam the joint between the sill plate and the foundation too.

How to fix the gaps in exterior trim. Cut it about 1 2 in. Vertical trim gap caulking. This can be found at well stocked hardware stores but not always at large home improvement centers.

Once your wood filler is mixed use it quickly. Always caulk between the siding and the trim. A good diy approach is to cut rigid foam insulation to fit between the joists. Filling cracks and holes with caulk in your home s trim and siding before painting not only makes the paint job look better but also makes the paint last longer.