Paulownia Siding Problems

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Paulownia siding problems.

During quick processing there is not danger of splitting or chipping. And paulownia right now doesn t seem to have any disease or insect problems. Paulownia is resistant to decay and rotting provided it is not in permanent contact with the ground. This pre primed glued up siding was installed on our house in 2007.

Have you heard of any quality issues with clapboard siding from a species of wood called paulownia. The specific gravity of paulownia ranges between 0 23 to 0 30 23 to 30 of the density of water. It easily absorbs glue paint and stains. Paulownia is almost 1 3 the weight of oak 44 lbs p cubic ft and half the weight of pine 30 lbs p cubic ft.

They often droop as well requiring removal to allow. The branches are susceptible to wind damage and can easily crack or break off completely at the crotch. Produces clusters of light purple fragrant flowers in the spring. Strength modus of rupture mor psi of paulownia is 5740.

Small to medium tree that reaches a height of 30 60 ft. Strength paulownia has one of the highest strength to weight ratios of any wood. Paulownia is a highly competitive invasive ornamental tree that grows rapidly. It may go under the brand name of duraprime or e prime.

Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust no further health reactions have been associated with paulownia. A locust or grasshopper might chew its leaves but it grows so fast that doesn t matter. Kiln drying takes 36 to 60 hours depending on dry kiln configuration horsepower and dimension of lumber. I think it s a good option for trimming exteriors when pvc is not in the budget.

It s much softer than the finger joint primed pine. Two years later mold started appearing on surface. Paulownia has machining and woodworking characteristics similar to red cedar and is not affected by humidity and moisture. It is easy to plane sand saw rip route and carve.

Maybe i get something different that we call paulownia but what my supplier sells as paulownia is a finger joint primed cedar board available in 1x and 5 4x. Paulownia tree wood is somewhat brittle. Paulownia air dries in 30 to 60 days without cupping warping cracking or splitting. Paulownia has a natural resistance to termites.