That is Oriented Strand Board (OSB), typically used for sheathing. Looks like it has been used exposed to weather, which is not its intended use. There is no reasonable repair for that, other than r ... read more
I have a ranch-style brick house and I'd like to give it a facelift. Do you recommend painting brick or will it be a lot of maintenance/work in the long-run?
If you currenlty have a house that is part brick and part siding (as opposed to all brick)... paint it. If it's all brick with only wood trim accents, get a designers opinion. If painting, be sure t ... read more