Before you install exterior wood-based siding

Mark Knaebe

Treesearch

Before you install exterior wood-based siding

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Mark Knaebe

Year:

1995

Type:

Finishlines

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, FinishLine, 2013; 2 p.

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Abstract

Moisture accumulation and extreme fluctuations in moisture levels can adversely affect the service life of components, such as wood siding and windows. Adverse moisture conditions can induce checking, warping, paint failure, and in severe cases, rotting of the wood.

Keywords

siding, windows, moisture, sunlight, primer, paint, installation, exterior

Citation

Knaebe, Mark T. 1995. Before you install exterior wood-based siding. USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, FinishLine, 2013; 2 p.