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New Tech Wood Cladding - Yes or No?

7 years ago

We love the look of New Tech Wood cladding and installation looks pretty straight forward. Does anyone have experience with this product? We will use wood look cladding above the 16' Western window/door and in some other spots on the house.

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andersonaustin
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2 years ago

We did use New Tech and are thrilled with the product! Three to 4 years later, it looks as good as the day it was installed - even in the sunny Texas climate. Installed correctly, No nails should be used on on this product. It comes with a system of hidden fastners from the manufacturer. We highly recommend New Tech product.

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Mark Bischak, Architect
7 years ago
From their website: "The core is made from carefully selected recycled material and highly dense recycled hardwood and softwood fibers that allow for greater strength and durability, and best of all it’s 100% recyclable."

I wonder what "carefully selected recycled material" means?
Rawketgrl
7 years ago
Pros for me would be 'impervious to mold'. Cons for me would be 'heat retention of the cladding is higher than that of wood cladding'.

Info is from their website as I have not used the product, but definitely will look at it as an option when my siding needs to be replaced.
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Molly Scott
2 years ago
Hello! Did you decide to install this new tech wood siding? we’re considering the material and looking for insight. Thanks Thanks!
Sigrid
2 years ago
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I was recently visiting a friend whose apartment was covered with it. In some small places, the nail holes showed the composite (think MDF) underneath. I wondered if exposure to rain under the plasticized coating would be a problem. I didn't think it looked like quality stuff, but a better installation might help. If you do go in that direction, make sure you get some samples, so if yours gets nail holes, you can match the color with paint. Otherwise, you have pale dots in dark "wood".
Molly Scott
2 years ago
Thank you so much for sharing an update and photo! when this material is 3x as expensive as Hardie board there is a lot to weigh out — youve got me convinced! thanks
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Good product but the logistics are terrible. My project took over 2 months to complete as the company has a great ability to take orders, they have a limited ability to fulfill them. The product is made in China so shipping delays are an issue. If you’re on a timeline, use Trex, made in the US.
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