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Types Of Siding and Decking Wood Defects

Types Of Siding and Decking Wood Defects There has been a recent appearance of many manufactured and composite siding and decking material products on the market. Yet, there are many who still contend that natural wood siding or decking is superior in looks, workability, and finish. But there are perennial issues with natural wood that […]

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How to Paint Stucco Siding

  Stucco siding is one of the most common exteriors of homes, businesses and utility building throughout the United States, especially in regions around the Southwest and southern and central California. As we related in a previous post, it is a siding material that provides a solid, durable, and seamless siding, along with natural fire […]

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Why Stucco Leaks And How To Prevent Your Stucco From Leaking

  If your home doesn’t have stucco siding, odds are great you’ve certainly seen it on other homes and buildings. In certain regions, stucco is quite common and a popular choice for siding.  Stucco siding is made of Portland cement, sand, lime, and water. It is typically applied in three coats over a lath base, […]

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Common Pests that Destroy Your Siding

Some of the costliest damage to a home can come from pests that burrow into wood siding. These types of infestations destroy the effectiveness and aesthetic appearance of your siding. In addition, it can lead to deeper issues depending on the types of pests involved. A Rogue’s Gallery of Siding Pests Because your home’s siding […]

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Siding Options: Cedar Vs. Redwood

Every home must have siding. Unless you have a real brick home, there is some type of siding on your house. Whether stucco, vinyl, metal, composite material or wood, siding is an essential component of a home’s construction. However, wood is the quintessential material not only for the “bones”, floors and top of a home, […]

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What Are The Advantages Of Fibrex?

For those familiar with Fibrex they typically think of windows. And rightly so as it is used primarily for window frame components in place of vinyl. However, Fibrex has been used as a welcome replacement for wood and then aluminum about 40 years ago. What’s Great About Fibrex? Perhaps a better question to ask first […]

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