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Wood & LP Siding Rot — Exterior defect
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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.

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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.

Field Evidence

What we find.

Wood & LP Siding Rot as found on a south-central Minnesota inspection

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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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