Fill Big Gaps In Siding

Trim boards that sit on top the siding.

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. Plastic landscape paper would also help here. Wet your finger and gently wipe the caulk in the gap to give it a smooth rounded appearance.

The best filler for your siding is a two part epoxy product that cures to a rock hard consistency. Do not caulk between siding and any built in receiving channels located at or around windows. Moldings sills doorjambs baseboard or wood trim with damage or large holes can be repaired with epoxy. Holes in wood trim are best filled with wood filler.

A single bead of caulk can fill gaps up to 1 4 inch. On most new homes the trim goes up after the siding is installed which creates a large gap that should not be caulked. Remove all old caulk from the joint to be filled. Wipe away any excess caulk.

Take the time before you apply any paint on your next project to fill all of the gaps cracks and nail holes. Fill larger gaps with foam. 1 scrape all loose paint from around the area to be repaired using a paint scraper or putty. Most caulk can be scraped away with a putty knife and sharp.

Measure the size of the gap that needs to be filled. Nail holes in exterior surfaces just as with cracks or gaps can be dealt with using a good caulking. 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.

Fill any low spots or remaining gaps with additional caulking until the gap. Always caulk between the siding and the trim.