Wood & LP Siding Rot
Wood & LP Siding Rot is a exterior defect common in south-central Minnesota homes. A widespread defect on older and 1990s-built homes that becomes a five-figure re-side if missed.
Wood & LP Siding Rot is a exterior defect common in south-central Minnesota homes. A widespread defect on older and 1990s-built homes that becomes a five-figure re-side if missed.
What we find.
Wood & LP Siding Rot as found on a south-central Minnesota inspection

As foundDocumented◂▸What causes wood & lp siding rot?
Cedar, board and 1990s LP/hardboard siding wicks moisture at butt joints, nail heads and grade.
What we check
Moisture at the bottom course, ground clearance, paint/seal failure, soft spots probed at suspect areas.
Why it matters
A widespread defect on older and 1990s-built homes that becomes a five-figure re-side if missed.
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