Flung by Hurricane Andrew into a no-holds-barred examination of the home building industry, South Florida is starting to look beyond builders — to the products they use to do the job. Masonite Corp., ...

There is a reason other types of siding such as vinyl and aluminum are often made to resemble wood. The grains in wood provide a natural, rustic look that is both desirable and welcoming. Manufactured ...

I’ve had plenty of phone calls over the years from homeowners who are convinced they have to reside their entire house because some of their siding has been damaged by water. Yet when we take a look ...

Homes built with Masonite and other types of hardboard siding should be designed with overhangs or rain gutters and special bottom boards to protect the siding, Palm Beach County building officials ...

If you will be constructing an addition or building a new garage – or even replacing some of your existing siding materials – consider your siding options. Your house and garage are long-term ...

I have heard there is a deadline approaching for participating in the "Masonite Hardboard Siding settlement." What can you tell us about this suit and settlement? -- R.P., Tulsa. The deadline is Jan.

Siding is one part of a house that takes up a lot of space but does not command a lot of attention. On the other hand, it is becoming more of a selling point for new homes. ”In the past, a home wasn`t ...

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CertainTeed, a leading North American brand of sustainable building materials, today announced its new reinforced siding innovation, CERTAplank™. Made in the U.S. and ...

Dear Ken: I have that old hardboard siding that has seen better days. What are my options for replacing it with vinyl, stucco or other kinds? Larna It mostly comes down to cost. Vinyl siding can be a ...