Type of siding

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This is my first post and want to say hello. I have been surfing the forums and taking all the Internachi classes for the past few months. I’m on here every day learning and working to become an inspector. I hope the other members can help me out with questions I have along the way.

I am doing a “mock” inspection right now on a neighbors house.

Does anyone know what type of siding this is, or what it’s called? It appears to be a type of wood mixture with wood and fibers. The paint is peeling all over and it is in tough shape. Just wondering what to call this siding. Thanks

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  • first post besides the one for the classes, that is.
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It’s some kind of a composite hardboard siding. I would think there would be more damage if it was wood fiber hardboard with that failing paint job. Needs a full prep and a quality paint / sealant.

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That right there is X90 siding. We see a ton of it. If it is taken care of it will last forever.
It is engineered wood or some call it Masonite.

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Called fibered hardboard Masonite up this way…
It will rot quickly if not kept sealed/painted.

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Greg is correct, I installed a ton of it in the early 80’s.
Different Manufacturers made it along with Masonite.

http://www.inspectapedia.com/exterior/Hardboard_Siding_Guide.php

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Thanks Marcel, I could not find a link to it. Only thing I found was how to paint it. LOL

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Thanks for the help guys. Glad there is a resource like this to help out. Lots of knowledgeable inspectors here who have seen a lot more than I have.