Can a heat gun set fire to wooden home siding?

Question

Can a heat gun set fire to wooden home siding?

Answer 1

Wood will burn at 451 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat guns operate around 1500 degrees Fahrenheit, so yes quite easily it could set the wooden siding on fire. BE CAREFUL!!!

Answer 2

If you TRY to yes.

Answer 3

Are you going to burn a house down!?

Answer 4

Uh, yes.  Quite easily, especially if the siding is old.  You're not planning to burn someone down, are you?

Answer 5

Hi ...........yes it can ........can't you just pressure wash , fill and paint............or is the siding really bad. Depending on what type of siding I have rolled it over and used the other side before...............I'm referring to horizontal bevel siding or a vertical board and bat...or inverted batten.  That will work also..........good luck.........bye. You just have to be careful taking it off and reversing it.........as not to break the boards...be patient.