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Hardi Plank Repair

billd60 | Posted in General Discussion on

Just when I have really fallen into a groove with this stuff, I missed my hammer hanger and my hammer fell, bounced off the step ladder a few rungs down and took a small piece off the bottom edge of plank.  It really is a small piece and wouldn’t be vey noticeable; but I want to know how to treat the spot cosmetically and to prevent future problems with water, etc.

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  1. DaveRicheson | | #1

    bump

  2. SLOSapo | | #2

    Try an exterior epoxy made for reconstructing areas of rotted wood.

  3. MikeHennessy | | #3

    Just prime and paint it to match. I.e., treat it just like an end cut.

    Mike Hennessy
    Pittsburgh, PA

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