Q:We have a ranch home in the Bay Area and over the years we've replaced some of the exterior siding with plywood. When we did this work, waterproof paper was installed beneath the plywood. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The quickest way to side a house is to install exterior siding panels, also called sheet siding. The sides have shiplap edges so ...

The siding you choose for your home has to look good — that’s a given. But it also has to protect it from the elements, and ...

When it comes to siding for new construction or an exterior face lift, you’ll find quite an array of materials to choose from. Each material has its own advantages and drawbacks. Here’s a look at ...

Since 1905 when plywood was first developed in St. John, Ore., it has changed little. But its use in home building has changed the design and structure of homes radically. Here’s a review to help you ...

Softwood-veneer plywood is most widely used in construction and industrial applications. It’s made by cross-laminating an odd number of wood veneers such as pine, spruce, fir and hemlock. Running the ...