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Repairing Holes In The Siding Of Your House Is Easy With These Tips
By MASIE O'TOOLE
Stucco
To repair a stucco hole, use a brush to clear away debris from its edges, then prepare a paste. Some only require a stir, and others need water to reach the desired texture.
Apply your patch mixture in thin layers with a spatula, clean the edges with water, then allow it to dry before painting. The patch formula should match the existing wall texture.
Vinyl
For holes in vinyl walls, fill them with caulk and sand the surface until flush. Medium holes in a vinyl wall can be filled with the same method, plus one more step.
Remove the siding piece and apply a mesh backing, then fill to keep it in one piece. For large holes, find a replacement siding piece that matches, trim it to size, and install it.
Aluminum
For a small hole in an aluminum wall, a bit of color matched caulk can fill the hole and disguise it without having to replace the entire panel.
For large holes, remove the damaged pieces, get excess material, and install the cut down panels like a patch. Use waterproof tape and gutter sealant on the edges to avoid damage.
Natural Stone
For damage done to real stone sliding, you must remove and replace it. Chisel out the stone that has holes or cracks, then knock away all of the mortar.
Source a replacement stone that’s bigger than the hole in the natural stone, trim or chip it to size, then sandwich it into the hole with some mortar to hold it in place.
Stone Veneer
If you have a stone that has fallen out of place but the backing is still intact on the wall, all you need to do is fit the stone back into its spot with some mortar.
If the mesh backing is damaged, clear out more stones and perform a patch job. This repair can get complex quite quickly, so it’s a good idea to consult a professional first.