*
The exterior to my house is hardboard material. It hasn’t weathered the Maryland moisture too well. Does anyone know of a primer or like-substance that will be sucked into the wet areas and reseal the edges? I didn’t think that standard primer would be enough.
Thanks.
From plumbing failures to environmental near disasters, OHJ staffers dish on our worst and best moments.
"I have learned so much thanks to the searchable articles on the FHB website. I can confidently say that I expect to be a life-long subscriber." - M.K.
Replies
*
Hello Ken,
Once the hardboard is wet and damaged, it is damaged. Sealing it won't help, only cover it up.
The real solution here is to replace the damaged sections, and make sure that the back, front, and ALL edges (6 of them) are sealed with a quality primer or sealant BEFORE they are installed.
If replacement at this time is not feasible, then a good caulk and some sealant would help temporarily until you CAN replace the damaged siding.
near the ditch...
James "Loving Life" DuHamel
*Also keep in mind: there have been a couple class action suits against the manufacturers of this, er, stuff. Pull one panel and check the back for the manufacturer's name and search the web.Also, when you replace the panels, in addition to back priming, as James mentioned, don't over drive the nails (typically the nail head should stand proud of the surface) and follow the manufacturer's installation instructions, so when it fails again, you won't be eleimated from the class action for failure to follow them. Vigorously maintain the paint.Keep water away from it.Bob
*
The exterior to my house is hardboard material. It hasn't weathered the Maryland moisture too well. Does anyone know of a primer or like-substance that will be sucked into the wet areas and reseal the edges? I didn't think that standard primer would be enough.
Thanks.