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title: Download Guide, How Wood Weathers
description: "Download \"How Wood Weathers\", a comprehensive guide on how hardwood decking or siding weathers. Learn what you need to know about exterior hardwoods here."
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# HOW EXTERIOR WOODS WEATHER

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![Ipe wood deck shown weathered to a silver-gray patina](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ipe%20wood%20deck%20shown%20weathered%20to%20a%20silver-gray%20patina.jpg?width=800&height=553&name=Ipe%20wood%20deck%20shown%20weathered%20to%20a%20silver-gray%20patina.jpg "Ipe wood deck shown weathered to a silver-gray patina")

## Answers the questions you may about hardwood:

- How will my hardwood decking and siding weather?
- What will my siding look like in a few years?
- What are my options?
- Do I need to finish my exterior wood?  
  We hear these questions a lot, so we created this comprehensive guide for you. It describes what really happens, and shows you the many variables - and options - you have. Check it out.

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