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home and garden indoor environmental qualityWhat is Masonite siding made of?
Last Updated: 9th March, 2020
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Moreover, is Masonite siding bad?
Swelling, buckling, and rotting are all really common issues with masonite siding. This is caused when moisture begins to infiltrate the siding. The wood chips and resin are not stable when they become wet. Over time, the wood then begins to rot, and the boards will begin to soften and decay.
Also Know, does Masonite siding contain asbestos? No asbestos: it is not likely that your hardboard "Masonite" type board that was painted-over in oil or acrylic contains asbestos - hardboard is a wood or cellulose product.
In respect to this, is Masonite siding still made?
While Masonite siding is no longer produced, fiber-cement siding makes an excellent substitute. There is no need to replace all the siding at once, unless the damage is widespread.
Is Masonite water resistant?
Masonite composite hardboard has a natural moisture resistance. When you install Masonite, the area of the hardboard penetrated by a fastener can absorb moisture. To avoid structural failure of a piece of installed Masonite, you need to waterproof the surface of the Masonite after installation.