Plytanium t1 11 natural rough sawn syp plywood panel siding common.
Back prime plywood siding.
With cedar and redwood backpriming will minimize the bleeding of extractives from the back of the siding which can drip onto the face of the siding and stain the finish and can also.
Plywood t1 11 also known simply as plywood siding can be stained if you re looking for a natural wood look or it can be primed and painted as well.
Back priming suggestions for wood siding the major trade associations representing siding manufacturers all recommend back priming and priming of cut ends.
However if you use precut pre primed plywood you ll save yourself a step and be able to begin painting right away.
It is sometimes called t1 11.
The plywood product is a little more expensive but is far superior to the osb variety because of its greater durability and expanded finishing options.
If you have pre primed plywood cut to a custom size you ll need to apply primer to the cut edges.
Is there any adverse effects to back side priming and edge priming of wood siding.
It comes untreated so you have to paint or stain it after installation if you want it to last and provide maximum weather resistance.
I have heard that it is necessary to prime the back side of the spruce clapboard that i am installing on my house in order to prevent rot.
Lots of labor and extra paint i d rather do without.
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Back priming helps prevent paint from peeling by reducing the amount of water vapor that passes through the wood.
It provides an easy and efficient method for siding rustic structures like barns and sheds and is commonly used on houses as well.
Plywood siding is typically made of fir or cedar and usually has vertical grooves that give it the appearance of planking.
Is this extra step necessary.
Pre priming is available for most types of plywood including plywood siding that is most likely to end up under a coat of paint.
I do plan on having a 1 2 3 4 air space in between the siding and house wrap.
T1 11 is an engineered plywood product.
Plywood should be treated or primed before.