See www.sidingclaims.com
for details on the Masonite siding settlement.
Perfect example of edge swelling on Masonite siding]
Ryland Homes built many of the hundreds of homes in my
subdivision with Masonite siding. This product has been found to be defective
by a jury (verdict page 1 and page
2) in Alabama affecting millions of homeowners. Including hundreds
of Ryland homes in my subdivision! Ryland Homes wrote to the Judge objecting
to the Masonite settlement because it didn't protect the builders. You
can find the PDF format of this letter here.