Georgia pacific had two brands involved in class action suits.
Pressed wood siding class action suit.
The class action is over.
The catawba siding was lumped into the class action because it too is a hardboard siding.
The most pressing issue pun intended with hardboard is that it naturally absorbs water.
Jarrett and catawba siding.
Georgia pacific had two brands involved in class action suits.
It is still being manufactured at the catawba plant.
In 1994 a national class action lawsuit was settled against some of the largest manufacturers of hardboard siding products.
This stipulated that owners of properties constructed using hardboard siding from january 1 1980 through january 15 1998 depending on the manufacturer could be reimbursed for any damages caused by the product.
The catawba siding was a better product but was lumped into the class action because it too is a hardboard siding.
The catawba siding was lumped into the class action because it too is a hardboard siding.
According to georgia pacific representatives this siding did not have the defects found in jarrett siding.
Once water is absorbed by the siding it loses durability and deterioration begins.
Jarrett and catawba siding.
Following the class action lawsuit and settlement nearly all manufacturers stopped producing it.
To have participate in this class action you.