Cleaning and Repainting Wood Siding The best tool for cleaning and preparing exterior wood siding is a stiff-bristle brush and…
…sanding. Cleaning and Repainting Wood Siding Any loose paint should be removed…

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…that edges and ends are properly sealed. Freshly cut ends must always be primed and sealed before nailing. A good wood siding should last for many, many years, but it must be properly maintained. Proper maintenance includes power washing…

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Engineered wood siding is cut and installed like hardboard, with a nailgun. Engineered Wood Siding Whether it's called SmartSide, Catawba, or TruWood, engineered wood siding products all claim to have a technological…

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…to use dust masks to protect your lungs. Pressure washing should never be used to take off paint because it can ruin wood siding, says Lyster. Chemical removers may be necessary if the paint has to be softened to be removed as is the case with…

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…have siding. Some types of siding need paint, others not much or not at all. Installing wood siding. Installing wood siding. Wood siding planks, shakes, shingles or clapboard is still the most common type and is generally thought…

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…replace with vinyl. A greener insurance policy will replace the vinyl, however, with more eco-sensitive composite wood siding, which produces fewer chemicals in production and offers greater energy-saving benefits for the homeowner. LexElite…

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…your siding. If you have aluminum or vinyl siding, Davis suggests replacing any missing or loose sections. Make sure wood siding is caulked and watertight. Stucco is especially problematic because water that seeps behind it can be very damaging…

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…house wrap sometimes reacts poorly with certain kinds of wood siding. Lignin (a natural occurring substance in many species…
…liquid water to pass into the wall. Certain types of wood siding like redwood, cedar, and manufactured hardboard siding…

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…need to search to find the less obvious gaps. Look at areas where different materials meet, like between brick and wood siding, between foundation and walls, and between the chimney and siding. Also inspect around the following for any cracks…

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Louisiana-Pacific rep Dave Probst points out the features and benefits of L-P's SmartSystem engineered wood siding products that are being installed on the Yonkers house. Instead of trimming the rafter ends with pine, the Habitat…

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