How far off the ground level should i.
Ground level siding.
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Siding replacement height from ground building code standards better than building code installation michael slater is putting new wood siding on his house in st.
Wood siding stucco vinyl brick all siding should ideally have at least 6 to 8 inches clearance above the ground.
Any clearance is better than none.
To word the question another way how much of the foundation wall needs to be exposed below the siding.
Catherine s ontario canada.
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This requirement is not just to prevent damage to the siding it serves a couple of other functions as well.
Also you should direct roof spillage and surface runoff water away from the building in order to avoid insect rot infestation and damage.
Siding too close to the ground it s vinyl isn t that final siding materials need proper clearances between finish grade and the siding regardless the type of siding.
If the adjacent ground is concrete such as part of a patio or a sidewalk it still requires the same clearance as bare earth.
How high should the siding be above ground level.
My neighbor isn t the best at home projects and decided to install a brick pad so that the soil is.
I am replacing old vinyl siding with pine board and batten.
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