Quick Tip: Priming Clapboards
When applying clapboards as exterior siding to your home, it's a good idea to prime both sides of the clapboards before installation. By treating the backside of the clapboards, the cut ends, and the exposed face, you're adding a moisture barrier to all surfaces of the wood. Water damage is the chief cause of premature deterioration of your house exterior.
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