The settlement for that lawsuit has been paid so if you are reading this you have missed the opportunity to file a claim.
Do you have to replace swelling lp siding.
Now you re thinking so that s water under the bridge right.
Recognizing lp louisiana pacific siding has this knot embossed on the surface.
It used to be stucco but moisture intrusion problems with stucco siding made many high end home builders start using james.
A lot of the inner seal siding is still on houses in 2012.
The gaps can be caulked with approved products have joint mouldings covers and be flashed from behind the siding provided the opposing ends are factory finished and have not been field cut.
The problem with lp s inner seal generally is that it fails where exposed to the weather.
Lp smartside is the new high end siding of choice here in minnesota.
But that coverage will only extend to replace the damaged siding.
When the siding is swollen you can usually see holes where the nail heads have sunken beneath the surface of the siding.
Get estimates so the expense is anticipated and you re not surprised at the cost of siding replacement.
Get prepared to replace.
This can cause the siding to fail and need replacement and possibly damage the structure beneath the siding by allowing moisture to enter.
I ve done a few inspections recently where the houses had lp siding.
The process or siding replacement is quite involved and includes demo of the existing siding and usually destroying.
Notice the lp stamped on the knot this knot is on both lap siding and sheet siding products.
Lp smartside is becoming more and more the high end composite siding of choice among builders as it looks good is durable and has the advantage of.
This is one easy way to spot lp siding and indicates that damage has already occured.
Lp s inner seal siding was the subject of a class action lawsuit.
Do research on different siding materials including steel vinyl real cedar wood and aluminum.
The siding had typical swelling at the edges and was clearly delaminating.
The affected sections usually the bottoms will need to be cut off and replaced and the substructure should be treated with a fungicide to prevent future growth.
So there you have the basic history.
I was visited by 3 men representing 3 different companies at a jobsite in east tennessee.
1 was from lp.
However if you have 4 x 8 sheets of lp siding leave them on.
On the lap siding you may have to look at several pieces to find this knot.
We make sure to treat your home with a fungicide regardless of if you choose to fully or partially replace your lp.
It may be in any orientation sideways or upside down.
