Clapboard Masonite Siding

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Clapboard masonite siding.

If not installed according to the manufacturer s exact specifications any warranty on the product may be invalid. Under a claims program established by the settlement that ran through 2008 class members with. Masonite also known as cardboard hardboard or clapboard is the primary siding used in tract homes throughout the united states. Lp smartside smartside 38 primed engineered lap siding common.

Siding corner is primed white and has a wood grain surface. Produced from a rugged composite of recycled wood fibers. This type of siding must be installed properly however or it will be subject to rot and other problems. These pieces are used to protect the wood that is exposed after lap siding has been installed.

It is less expensive than vinyl solid wood and fiber cement siding. A month long jury trial in 1996 established the factual predicate that masonite hardboard siding was defective under the laws of most states. If your wood siding is swelling cracking or constantly needs repainting then you may want to look into masonite siding. The case settled on the eve of a second class wide trial and in 1998 the court approved a settlement.

Masonite boards are synthetically constructed from a mixture of wood fibers wax and other resins. This aluminum trim is a great choice for siding corners lightweight yet durable. Looks like solid wood without knots checks cracks or surface variations. The biggest benefit to masonite siding is its price.