Treat Wood Siding
0 4375 in x 8 in x 192 in.
Treat wood siding. Since white pine the wood selected for the exterior logs has a tendency to grow mold the exterior logs were prepped with a bleach solution before staining. Wood for any outdoor project should be pressure treated. Duratemp is made of genuine plywood so even though it s lighter it s also stronger than most siding products. Where to use pressure treated wood.
Pressure treated wood siding panels. While many homeowners wonder if they should use pressure treated wood for a specific project the answer is simple. And not only is it aesthetically charming. To prevent rot and prolong the life of your wood siding you can treat it with oil stain or paint.
Which finish you choose is mostly an aesthetic choice. It conjures visions of majestic log cabins and rustic retreats in piney woods it s no wonder so many homeowners want to evoke that natural beauty in the home. Duratemp is manufactured with a strong plywood veneer duratemp is manufactured with a strong plywood veneer inner core and a tough hardboard face that won t split crack or check even with rough treatment and is backed by a 50 year limited warranty. 0 315 in x 48 563 in x 95 875 in item 55897.
How to treat wood siding wood siding. Smartside mist grey engineered treated wood siding panel common. 0 315 in x 7 844 in x 191 875 in item 796682 model xssl25797pmg. The sawdust from pressure treated wood is an irritant to the eyes skin and nose.
If the screwdriver sinks into the wood you ve got a wood rot problem. For best results the stain should be applied within 48 hours of the bleach treatment. If you d like to avoid repairs that could cost thousands of dollars and you d like to keep your clapboard shingles or board and batten lasting for decades regular upkeep and maintenance is critical. Smartside 38 series primed engineered panel siding common.
0 315 in x 48 in x 96 in. For pricing and availability. Oil a clear finish is absorbed into the wood filling. Wood siding is one of the most beautiful of all types of siding and one of the most expensive.
These materials act as a barrier preventing water from coming into direct contact with the wood.