To hold the shim in place for drying hang the hammer from the nail by its claw so that the weight of the hammer is gently pulling the shim tight against the hole.
How to fix woodpecker hole in siding.
Allow at least 1 hour of drying time.
Chisel out the back interior of the holes.
Use a putty knife to apply the putty liberally across.
Repeat this step if the glue did not hold.
How do i repair woodpecker holes in wood siding.
Use the nail to pull it flush against the interior of the siding.
Scoop out a golf ball size glob.
Sand the filler.
Repairing small woodpecker holes 1.
Fill the siding holes with wood filler.
Mix up a batch of lightweight structural adhesive epoxy putty on a scrap board.
Use a putty knife to force the filler inside the hole making sure to fill in.