Federal officials stepped up inspections they say could lead them to drop Masonite brand siding from South Florida building codes. Such a move, if it happens, would deal a death […] Skip to content ...

Homeowners with Masonite Hardboard Siding installed Jan. 1, 1990, through Jan. 15, 1998, have until January 2008 to file claims. Recent figures indicate more than 250,000 claims have been received.

Homes built with Masonite and other types of hardboard siding should be designed with overhangs or rain gutters and special bottom boards to protect the siding, Palm Beach County building ...

That means Masonite could be forced to pay billions in damages if the plaintiffs win the lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Masonite’s hardboard siding is defective because it absorbs water ...

Q. When I bought my home, my home inspector said nothing about the exterior siding. Months later, a contractor pointed out that the siding boards have swelled, buckled and disintegrated in many ...

A Mobile County circuit judge has granted class-action status to a lawsuit that seeks billions of dollars in damages from Masonite Corp., alleging the company’s hardwood siding is inherently ...

The number is answered by the Masonite Claims Administration Office, and a recorded message says the settlement covers Masonite Hardboard Siding installed between Jan. 1, 1980, and Jan. 15, 1998.

Masonite siding on the exterior of their homes is discolored from mildew and improper installation, they say. Ceiling material is falling off and walls are sagging because rain is leaking through.

Dear Ken: I have that old hardboard siding that has seen better days. What are my options for replacing it with vinyl, stucco or other kinds? Larna It mostly comes down to cost. Vinyl siding can ...

Q:We moved to Rochester in June 2004 from the San Francisco Bay Area because of the high cost of living. We are thinking of residing our home and this is our question. Should one reside over the ...