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Steel Siding Inspection
Steel siding includes a variety of building cladding made from steel, which is an alloy of iron that contains a small amount of carbon. Long preferred as a siding material for industrial and commercial buildings because of its durability and lack of required maintenance, steel’s plain appearance has historically made it an unpopular choice for residential siding.  However, newer steel siding is gaining popularity for residential use because it addresses cosmetic considerations. Certified Master Inspectors® should familiarize themselves with it and can pass along maintenance tips to their clients who are considering new builds or renovations.
The History of Steel Siding
Sheet iron and steel clapboard siding were patented in 1903.  Sears, Roebuck & Company began offering embossed steel siding in stone and brick patterns in the 1930s.
During this time, rural North America saw a shift in agricultural practices from animal-driven to equipment-dependent, necessitating a quick and economical method of constructing farm outbuildings to house machinery and supplies. One popular result was structures known as pole barns, which used debarked, de-limbed sections of tree trunks to support the outer walls and roof, which were composed of galvanized, corrugated or grooved sheet steel siding. The buildings proved extremely durable, as they still dot the ... more

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