Siding type?

[Vince Santos]

Upper half of 1991 home had this type of wall covering with damage in a couple areas. I wonder if this might be EIFS however typically the foam is attached to OSB using approved adhesive followed by cement type base coat etc. However when I was in the attic the wall structure was not OSB and had stickers that stated "Siding Panels."

[James F. McKee]

Hard for me to tell from that picture but there was a 4x8 siding product kind of a Masonite product as I recall that was used about that time,...usually finished off with a lot of wood trim to give a tudor look,.....terrible product if misture got to it in any way...had to keep it well caulked and painted or you had lots of trouble with it swelling and crumbling...jim

[Christopher Currins]

It looks like this. Hardboard.

http://www.stucconews.net/questions/question303.html



http://www.topproducerwebsite.com/us...ct%20sheet.pdf page 5




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[Vince Santos]

I believe it is Hardboard siding. What verbiage would you use on the report?

[Barry Adair]

Originally Posted by vsantos

I believe it is Hardboard siding. What verbiage would you use on the report?

you go first

[Vince Santos]

Originally Posted by badair

you go first

Siding throughout the exterior appears to be Masonite Hard Board type which is known to be problematic particularly when not properly maintained. Siding shows signs of deterioration in one or more areas. Recommend evaluation and repairs/replacement by a qualified contractor prior to close.

Your turn.

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by badair

you go first

Can I? Can I? Yours is probably better, but I'll start.



Hardboard siding is not real wood siding and is a high maintenance siding. It must be continuously monitored. All seams be must remain sealed and paint must be applied periodically, especially the lower courses at ground and other contact levels.

[Christopher Currins]

Oops, Vince was posting when I was typing.



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[Vince Santos]

Originally Posted by ccurrins

Oops, Vince was posting when I was typing.



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Hey I appreciate the help.

[Carl A. Brown]

Staccato board though I am not sure of the spelling.

Cheap imitation stucco look alike siding.

[Carl A. Brown]

Lets make the spelling be stuccato.

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by vsantos

Hey I appreciate the help.

No problem, I'm sure you would help. I've ran across different styles of hardboard a few times. Usually on homes built in the 70's

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by cbrown1

Lets make the spelling be stuccato.

Is that the Italian version?

[Carl A. Brown]

Originally Posted by ccurrins

Is that the Italian version?

I am not at liberty to discuss that here!

[David C. Macy]

I posted this same question on this board about a year or two ago.

This is the verbiage I kept.

I call it stuccato Board, it is made out of a masonite material with the stucco look. It should be kept painted and holes or nail pops should be sealed, it will suck water and swell.

http://www.nachi.org/forum/f2/siding...53/index2.html

My post is #24.