If trim is cut to fit around door and window openings raw edges.
Do prime and paint cut ends of truwood siding.
Cutting cut with conventional tools into the face to be exposed.
Once the siding has been installed apply two coats of a top of the line latex exterior house paint to it.
The back side is better left unpainted.
Make sure to prime and paint all exposed cut edges.
Priming and sealing end grain during the wood siding deck or trim installation can be easily accomplished and does little to slow down a job.
Truwood siding meets the requirements of the following codes and standards.
Back priming helps prevent paint from peeling by reducing the amount of water vapor that passes through the wood.
Make sure to prime and paint all cut edges.
Do not paint in wet or cold conditions.
Do not bevel cut the siding edges at butt joints.
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Roof and gutters are adjacent to the siding.
Do not miter sides edges of trim.
When back priming be sure to prime the ends of each piece after it has been cut to fit since end grain will absorb the most moisture.
Therefore do not prime the back side of the siding or trim.
All it takes is a little can of paint or sealer.
Clearance between the gutter end and trim see fig.
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Spray cans or primer or disposable cans and brushes with primer can be used to prime the end grain once installed.
Additional primer is not needed field painting guidance for best results with our primed siding products.