I am using T-111 siding for the interior walls of my workshop. Mainly because of the strength and the one step install. I have a few windows should I poly the T-111 in order to keep it from darkening? I would like to keep it as light as possible over the years. Or if its inside don’t I need to worry about it?
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I would prime the back and all four edges of the T1-11, to keep it from sucking up any moisture. If you went with poly you might end up getting water trapped in the wall and rotting out your studs.
Just a thought, Dave
Huh? He meant poly...urethane.
I don't know how wise it is to use a rough surfaced material in a shop, but if you must, and you want to minimize the aging of the "wood", finishing will help...a finish with uv additives will help more.
I like how wood ages, like natural wood, hate t1-11. Maybe you might ask what would be the best material for your needs.
t-1-11 is good stuff when used properly. Inside a workshop seems to be one of the most ideal uses I can think of. All of it I have worked with was exterior grade rated and I have left pieces outside that were rained on for months that were still usable and did not delaminate. It is also good looking when painted or stained---I have done both. No--it is not a luxery-type siding but do use it for wall panneling--you should be very please.
I would coat it with Olympic white oil stain if it were me. It will protect the wood from moisture and the white will give you so much more light to work. The interior of any shop should be white if you are serious.