Chad Fabry Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Other than sponge, cardboard or crap, does anyone know what kind of composite siding this is? Download Attachment: siding1.jpg 30.71 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Hi Chad, Looks like some old Masonite. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Yep. Masonite. $16 for 16lf @ the big orange box. I've seen it work if installed w/ the appropriate components, but ONLY if it is painted impeccably & maintained the same way. Once water absorbs down past the tempered finish, it swells, & goes bye bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Masonite X-90. There's tons of it around here, mostly on suburban houses from the '60s. As long as you don't scuff it, it seems to work fine. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Lots of that around here too. Same story, if you keep it dry it goes on and on. Get it wet and it's like a fat lady trapped in a doughnut shop for a week, it can swell to 2 or 3 times it's original size. [] Brian G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 I see MDF (medium density fiberboard) all of the time on the newer homes. The builder use it for all types of trim applications on the exterior and interior. This stuff will sell like a sponge if it gets wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisprickett Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Originally posted by Scottpat I see MDF (medium density fiberboard) all of the time on the newer homes. The builder use it for all types of trim applications on the exterior and interior. This stuff will sell like a sponge if it gets wet. I like MDF moldings, from an inspectors POV. I can see moisture problems real easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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