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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Wood Siding
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Wood siding is not used that much anymore in our area. Vinyl and fiber-cement siding are cheaper install, and require less maintenance than wood. But many homebuyers admire the look of wood siding, and the new engineered wood with a 50-year warranty (shown above) is taking back some of the market from fiber-cement. Here’s links to a collection of our articles about wood siding.
• What is the difference between "composite" and regular wood siding?
• What is the average life expectancy of wood siding?
• What is the average life expectancy of plywood siding?
• Can termites eat through siding?
• What is board and batten siding?
• What is engineered wood siding?
• What is the average life expectancy of engineered wood siding?
• Is the WDO (termite) inspector allowed to poke holes in my wood siding and trim?
• Why do termite inspectors tap the wood siding and baseboard wood in a home?
• Should I be suspicious of an old wood frame house covered with vinyl siding?
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