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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 Z flashing?

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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