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Siding / Discussions

What is the best way to put siding on an older home without causing it to rot?

...siding it (with or without the styrofoam)? - should we leave an air gap (either behind the siding, behind the styrofoam or both)? From what I have read, we are ...

Posted by Richard Reinert April 18, 2021 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

How do I close the gap from the exterior cladding overhang to the foundation?

i will be removing my exterior timber cladding and adding a further 100mm of insulation and installing new timber cladding on the outside,  All around the base ...

Posted by derek hill April 2, 2021 Exterior cladding

What is the best way to do wall construction using Charred Cedar Siding?

...siding, which can also cause interior wall damage.  Exterior siding is basically a rain screen, and it protects the interior surfaces (like your home wrap weath...

Posted by Dobie Cheung June 6, 2020 Exterior cladding 2 responses

Which type of exterior insulation to use on a house?

...siding which I am planning to remove at which time I want to add rigid insulation and then vinyl siding My questions are the following.... Which rigid insulatio...

Posted by Trevor Marshand May 26, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

How can I prevent animals from getting behind the siding on my house?

...siding, but I want that added to help with moisture control.  What is the best way to prevent rodents from getting into that space and using it as a highway? Si...

Posted by Connie Curtin Feb. 22, 2020 Pest control 2 responses

Can you use polyiso insulation on the exterior of a wall behind cedar siding on the west coast?

At what point/temp & to what extent does polyiso board loose its thermal properties?  Does it go below R4.5 per inch?  Is it usless at -15C ?  or equal to X...

Posted by Iain Matheson Jan. 28, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 2 responses

How do you re-do the insulation on a old cabin from the outside?

...siding. We don’t usually recommend spray foam, but for a small cabin from the outside it may be the best solution.  If that isn’t an option (meaning – if your c...

Posted by Raphael Couture Sept. 14, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

Is it a good or bad idea to spray foam directly on the interior of shiplap siding?

...siding of your cladding doesn’t sound like a good idea to me, but I’d need a few more details. And first check out this page to see how we install siding –  How...

Posted by MITCHELL KOCH Aug. 21, 2020 Exterior cladding 1 response

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