52 Comparison Photos That Give Us a Fresh Perspective on Things

The elements can surely do a number on building materials. Just ask anyone who owns a wooden deck. It can be a pain to wash and refinish exterior wood, but this photo goes to show how important it is to maintain wood finishes around your home. This wood paneling has been on the building for ten years. It shows.

Both sides of this wall were installed at the same time. The wood on the left has been exposed to ten years worth of rain, sun, and wind. The wood on the right has been largely protected by the deck above. Evidently, the owners of the building weren’t interested in cleaning and refinishing the wall. What a little sun and rain can do over time is pretty wild.