Sun Damage To Wood Siding

Sunlight will break down both the finish and the stain on your log siding.

Sun damage to wood siding.

For builders there has always been concern with darker color siding products specifically about color fade or damage caused by normal uv rays or in some cases from concentrated sunlight. The effect is called sun fading and can cause the wood to lighten in spots. But with the magic of a good wood epoxy you can save damaged wood like this and make it look like new. When the sun damages your log siding it will also lose its water resistance opening it up to moisture.

The sunlight that causes age spots on your skin also discolors wood walls over time. Step 1 remove damaged plywood. If you ve got badly weathered window sills you re not alone. Follow the instructions that come with a bottle of wood cleaner and mix a batch following the ingredients.

Sun and heat can also cause premature wear on wood siding and log homes even those in which the timber is chemically treated and properly sealed. Wood contracts and expands with changes in temperature and long term sun exposure can dry out the wood causing cracks and breaks in the wood and sealants. Wood that has been exposed to the sun s destructive rays for years without a protective layer of paint can begin to weather so badly that it may appear to be beyond saving. Sunlight and moisture can damage the surface of the plywood siding causing cracks and warping.

Sun fading occurs in two ways.