There are still a few carpenters
out there who are old enough
to remember when it was possible
to walk into any lumberyard
and buy high-quality wood trim
and siding at a reasonable price — but
the memory is gradually sliding into
the realm of myth. Quality and price
aside, wood has other shortcomings:
Knots and other defects increase waste
and breed callbacks when resin bleeds
through paint. The supply can be
inconsistent, and prices fluctuate
wildly — or remain high for the best
material. Wood trim and siding require
regular maintenance if they’re to stay
looking good — something many timestrapped,
paint-averse modern homeowners
simply don’t want to deal with.
As a result, more and more builders
are turning