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Wood Siding Inspection Tips
Wood siding has been in use for a long time and is extremely popular.  While newer, more modern materials have become very fashionable recently because of the benefits they provide in terms of weathering and damage resistance, wood siding is still commonly found on homes all over the world.  Certified Master Inspectors® will frequently come across this type of exterior cladding during inspections.  Inspectors and homeowners alike can benefit from knowing more about the different kinds of wood siding, its advantages and disadvantages, and some signs that problems may be occurring.
Common Types of Wood Siding
These include:
clapboard.  Also referred to as weatherboard, and bevel and lap siding, clapboard consists of long boards installed horizontally in such a way that they overlap.  It’s typically made with cedar and redwood because of their strength and resistance to decay; rectangular plank.  This is similar to clapboard but it is installed vertically, as opposed to horizontally, and has a smooth look.  Narrow strips of wood called battens are used to cover the joints and keep out moisture; plywood.  Yellow pine, Douglas fir and western red cedar are typically used in plywood siding.  It can be installed vertically and horizontally, and it adds to the structural strength of a ... more

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