Back Prime Siding

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Back prime siding.

According to rick crotts my local james hardie representative it s not necessary to back prime any of the company s fiber cement siding products. Back priming natural wood siding helps control rotting mold build up cupping and movement in the wood ultimately giving your siding and your stain finish more longevity. Kimberly bay 3 4 in. All siding takes on seasonal moisture from sources as diverse as direct rain wicking and vapor diffusion through the wall assembly.

Back priming consists of applying a coat of primer to the reverse side and edges of boards before installing. When back priming be sure to prime the ends of each piece after it has been cut to fit since end grain will absorb the most moisture. First of all lets explain what is back priming. We clearly understand that the best way to generate high customer satisfaction begins by listening and clarifying problems needs and expectations.

Tyvek or foiled faced insulation which does not allow large moisture droplets to flow through. Where is the trapped moisture coming from. He says that when panels are primed in the factory some primer ends up on the back of the boards as they pass over the rollers but this isn t a half hearted attempt at priming the backs. Not only does back priming prevent rot it prevents bowing cupping.

Frequently today s homes are wrapped with a vapor barrier i e. Primed wood nickel gap ship lap siding and wall panel 6 pieces per box. It simply means coating the backside of wood siding with one coat of naturecolor base coat or natureone before putting the siding up.