Q–The siding on my house is rough-sawn cedar. I have been told not to caulk the joints where the boards overlap because the siding must breathe. Is this true, and will caulking cause sweating and ...

Q: I live in a two-story house that has T-111 plywood siding. As you know, this siding has a vertical groove every 8 inches. Across this siding I have a 2-by-12-inch board. My question is, should I ...

Regardless of the type and material, siding requires maintenance and occasional repairs. Some of these are simple, others a bit more complicated. First, it’s a good idea to thoroughly inspect your ...

If you want your home’s cedar siding to live up to its reputation for longevity and decay resistance, make sure it’s treated or stained properly and checked periodically. Left untreated, cedar shakes ...

Q:I am trying to maintain a small house built in the 1930s. It has lapped redwood siding that is less than 1/2 inch thick with a 6-inch exposure. The siding runs under vertical boards butt-joined at ...

Dear Angie: What's involved in maintaining the cedar shakes that cover my home's exterior? I've been told they should be treated every five years. What's the process and cost? — Lynn R., Long Beach ...