CHI Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Hey there... I was doing an inspection today on a duplex that is actually for myself. When I inspected the bottoms of the planks, I found a gel like substance on them. The siding that was covered by the eaves was in good shape and had no delamination, but the siding on the decks, which were exposed more directly to the elements, had this gel and were delaminating. Any suggestions would be helpful... thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Originally posted by CHI Hey there... I was doing an inspection today on a duplex that is actually for myself. When I inspected the bottoms of the planks, I found a gel like substance on them. The siding that was covered by the eaves was in good shape and had no delamination, but the siding on the decks, which were exposed more directly to the elements, had this gel and were delaminating. Any suggestions would be helpful... thanks Rob What kind of siding? What kind of gel? (color, texture, etc.) If it's LP siding, there was a fad for a while of treating it with an elastomeric coating called "Flex Bind." I'd describe it more as a rubbery coating than a gel, though. Give us more information. Pretend that we're far away from you and can't see the siding. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHI Posted November 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Sorry it took so long to reply, I had my 2 year old with me all day. Can't get too much accomplished with her around. I believe the siding is either weyerhauser or a masonite product. I have attatched some photos. The gel is is clear and felt like hair gel. It was not thick or hard but felt very watery. Could it be the onset of a mold or fungus? What about the breakdown of adhesives that are used in the construction of the siding itself? Download Attachment: DripEdge_Medium.jpg 43.36 KB Download Attachment: DripEdge2_Medium.jpg 60.82 KB Download Attachment: SidingSurface_Medium.jpg 55.82 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Whew! Rob ole' boy, you need to downsize those files before posting them. I made a sandwich while the first one loaded, had it eaten by the time the second one did. Brian G. In the Land of Low-Grade DSL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHI Posted November 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Sorry Brian, I had a hunch that was going to happen. Those were the first photos I've posted, I should have known better... By the way, thanks for getting me addicted to the cussed penguin game[:-weepn] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHI Posted November 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Hey Mike, But I don't see the distincive knot pattern that is indicative to LP?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 download Irfan view or microsofts power toy resizer first. We''l have to chip in for bandwidth if you're posting 1.75mb files. Brian will have to result to creative carpentry. Some states still use phone lines for internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHI Posted November 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Hey guys, I'm still researching the siding on this one. I've asked the seller to replace the damaged siding and to inform me of it's manufacturer. I'll keep you posted. I did go by the unit yesterday and still could not locate any "LP" knots. There were some full 16' lengths, but to my untrained eye, I did not see any. Thanks for your insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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