Poplar Wood Siding

Fiber cement siding is a great alternative to wood siding and is made from a combination of cement recycled materials wood fiber and special additives.

Poplar wood siding.

Y p does not have resin or sap exudation. Pitch the wood so that water does not collect on the surface. The siding shown is on a 1993 garage addition to a 160 year old historic house clad in old growth yellow poplar clapboard bevel siding that was restored at the same time. Keep the poplar bark dry prior to installation.

When people refer to poplar wood there are generally referring to white poplar. The bark house 5 point quality control protocol ensures precision in manufacturing. Storage prior to installation. However yellow poplar is not actually a type of poplar wood at all.

However there is also another wood that shares the name. Vinyl siding is highly durable and resists fading and weathering for timeless beauty. On the contrary yellow poplar is a part of the magnolia tree family and is a true hardwood. It makes beautiful t g paneling.

Natural bark siding the original. It was observed that much of the original siding on the house was heartwood. Yellow poplar as siding. Panel siding is easy to install and is available in a variety of textures and colors.

Incredibly light and strong wood. I built a dog sled from poplar when i was young. Very few strips of siding had to be replaced on the restored house. Luxury wood shingle siding that is harvested with environmentally friendly practices and attention to timing using methods created exclusively at bark house this tulip poplar wood paneling is a reclaimed waste product of the logging industry.

If you re using a wood outside starting with a rot resistant wood is the most important step. When a wood is in direct contact with the ground it opens the wood to mold and fungus because it allows moisture to penetrate the wood. Like any wood product without natural decay or insect resistance there is a risk of insects. Poplar definately does not resist rot as well as most soft woods when it is dry nailing through it is tough.

As this wood will be used outside its mc will be around 12 which is high enough for several different insects. If the bark is to be stored over damp ground or concrete place a moisture barrier under the siding. Kiln drying will not eliminate this risk. My sled weighed 15 lbs and could carry 400.

Stack siding off the ground and under cover. Barkclad natural poplar bark is available in three grades including 1 super exterior premium grade 1 exterior standard. Found outside and inside distinct and luxurious homes estates and cottages in 49 states across the u s. Yellow poplar siding has been used for years.

Much better use than siding for nice clear wood imo.