Does Anyone Use Masonite Siding Anymore

None of the pressed board products are used for siding in my area anymore.

Does anyone use masonite siding anymore.

Masonite siding is still used on the exterior of homes and businesses but it has been through growing pains and has lost popularity in recent years as vinyl siding has become more common. Masonite boards are synthetically constructed from a mixture of wood fibers wax and other resins. Masonite siding is extensively used in constructions. However if not properly maintained it will deteriorate.

If your wood siding is swelling cracking or constantly needs repainting then you may want to look into masonite siding. If i had to guess i would say it is a georgia pacific product. As they are manufactured these elements are bound together through a process of heat and pressure fusing these components into a smooth strong hardboard that is equally dense from every angle. If a person is purchasing an older home that needs exterior refurbishing or if he is remodeling the outside of his present home and doesn t want to use vinyl it s possible that he ll be working with masonite.

Because masonite is such a strong sturdy material there is no swelling and cracking or blistering. There are several brands of pressed board siding that is all under a class action lawsuit as you may know. Can anyone tell me where i can purchase additional pieces or what other alternatives i might have. It helps in protecting a structure from damage caused by weather and other external factors.

Jim this does not look like masonite to me either. I have masonite siding on my home and have to replace the panels in several places.