Hard Talk on Hardboard
Wood composite siding, generically referred to as "Hardboard", has a history of water related failure and as a result was involved in a class action lawsuit which determined that it was a defective product. At least five manufacturers were involved and millions of dollars in replacement settlement costs were paid out to homeowners.
Unfortunately for existing or potential homeowners, the vast majority of these payouts have ended and if you either own or plan on buying a house with these products you will be saddled with poor performance at minimum and failure at worse.
Having a trained professional experienced in identifying and documenting these issues can give you a clear idea of what problems exist and possible solutions to address what can be very expensive repairs and ongoing maintenance issues.
With seventeen years experience as a building inspector with over 4,000 homes inspected, Advanced Home Inspections has the knowledge & qualifications to assess the condition of these types of products and guide clients through their decision making process.
