Hiring a professional to fix woodpecker damage can be expensive, but most competent do-it-yourselfers can repair their siding and trim using readily available materials.
Things You Will Need
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Mix up a batch of lightweight structural adhesive epoxy putty on a scrap board. Scoop out a golf ball-size glob of both substances and blend them together thoroughly using a putty knife. Mix the materials for only 2 to 3 minutes, or the substance will begin to harden.
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Smear a generous layer of the epoxy putty over the holes. Use a putty knife to apply the putty liberally across the holes so it sinks in.
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Scrape away the excess putty and discard before the substance dries. If the weather is 70° F. outside, the epoxy will take 30 minutes to dry. It molds well and easily adheres to wood surfaces. The epoxy penetrates the wood like a sponge to make it even harder and more resistant to damage.
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Sand the epoxy lightly across the wood's surface so it blends in with the wood. Use a light grain sandpaper and go slowly so the finish looks natural.
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Apply stain or paint after brushing off the sanding residue completely.
The Drip Cap
- Woodpeckers can inflict serious property damage by pecking holes in a home's wood siding and trim.
- Scoop out a golf ball-size glob of both substances and blend them together thoroughly using a putty knife.
- Use a putty knife to apply the putty liberally across the holes so it sinks in.
- The epoxy penetrates the wood like a sponge to make it even harder and more resistant to damage.