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Q: Algae
A: Provide drainage to rid immediate area of excess ground mois...
Q: Alligatoring & Wrinkling
A: Wrinkled surfaces can be power-sanded to a smooth surface....
Q: Blistering/Peeling
A: Remove loose paint with pressurized water.Scrape areas that...
Q: Burning
A: When damp areas are found on old surfaces, the source of moi...
Q: Chalking
A: Remove chalk by washing siding with detergent and water. If...
Q: Cracking of Rough-Sawn Siding
A: Using detergent and water, scrub siding to remove old oxidiz...
Q: Cracking Over Caulk
A: Surfaces to be sealed should be sound, dry, and free of oils...
Q: Darkening & Decaying of Wood
A: New woods must not be exposed to harmful sun rays for extend...
Q: Discoloration
A: Color changes are used as indicators for determining the cau...
Q: Edge Swell (Hardboard Siding)
A: Severely damaged boards must be replaced. Some board decomp...
Q: Efflorescence
A: Painting should be delayed if efflorescence continues. Salt...
Q: Fading
A: When substrate is in good condition except for fading, remov...
Q: Flaking
A: A light sanding to fresh wood followed by application of a h...
Q: Frosting
A: Apply paint to all surfaces during climatic conditions that...
Q: Mildew
A: Wash mildewed areas with a solution of one part household bl...
Q: Peeling on Galvanized Metal
A: The protective layer of oil must be completely removed. Sol...
Q: Peeling
A: Proper surface preparation will prevent peeling of the topco...
Q: Plywood Cracking
A: New wood: To prevent cracking of newly installed plywood, sa...
Q: Rust Bleed
A: Locate and eliminate the source of moisture. Replace nails...
Q: Surfactant Leaching
A: Apply paint to all surfaces during climatic conditions that...
Q: Tannin Staining
A: If dry film is intact and discoloration is occurring at a la...
Q: Under-Eave Peeling
A: Sand surface and wash all protected areas with a strong dete...
Q: Wax Bleed
A: New siding: In severe cases, wax can be felt with the finger...

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