Locate and cut the damage step 1.
How to cut masonite siding.
Remove the damaged area loosen the nails found at the top of the damaged siding using a pry bar and hammer and.
To get the best results cut with a steel tipped blade with 80 or more teeth.
How to cut masonite boards.
Scrub the surface of the rot or damage with a wire brush to.
Masonite can be cut nailed or glued the same as plywood.
Make straight cuts with a circular saw or a table saw.
As to cutting a straight line i use a straight edge that i fasten to the.
Hammer down loose nails.
Here are a few tips on how to repair masonite siding.
On discovering any of these problems fix it before it escalates out of hand.
Mark the cut line on the back of the sheet using a pencil and place the sheet face down when cutting with a circular saw.
If the masonite is already compromised scrape off the area in consideration.
How to repair masonite wood siding.
If the nails do not stay put hammer additional 2 inch nails beside the original nail to.
Then apply some primer over the affected area.
Any saw hand saw circular copping etc will cut it.
This video shows the score and snap method of cutting james hardie siding.