Wood vinyl fiber cement and other composites are no match because.
No paint wood siding.
It doesn t require painting the way that pressure treated wood does which can be considered a plus especially if you prefer a rustic look for your property.
Good quality wood siding can cost 250 more than vinyl siding of similar quality.
It is water resistant and contains no organic material so it can t swell warp bow rot or be attacked by wood boring insects.
Sunlight degrades the unfinished wood surface thus it will never hold paint as well as fresh wood.
Paint is a great application.
Everlast advanced composite siding never requires caulking or painting.
However it s no secret that painting old siding is a major undertaking not to mention incredibly physical and very costly.
Make sure to wear a dust mask to keep from breathing the paint dust.
Scrub the siding well to make sure there are no paint chips remaining.
Pros of painting old siding.
It can really transform the look and feel of your home so it s no wonder that you re considering painting your old siding.
Modified wood siding is generally very durable and weatherproof without many of the typical issues that wood siding is known for such as wood rot.
Unfinished siding exposed to several weeks of sunlight before painting needs to be sanded.