Height Of Siding Above Ground

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Height of siding above ground.

This means that we can see some of the foundations above grade and below the siding. My neighbor isn t the best at home projects and decided to install a brick pad so that the soil is. To word the question another way how much of the foundation wall needs to be exposed below the siding. Ask question asked 8 years 10 months ago.

Mike the building code here in the usa used to say that wood siding must be 6 inches above grade. That means if you place the siding 6 inches above the ground you get a 70 percent on the test. Foundations are designed to withstand the moisture in the soil. Viewed 3k times 2.

Active 8 years 10 months ago. Which also implies the higher the siding is above the grade the more likely your siding will stay intact withstanding continue reading. Siding distance to ground surface specifications codes hazards. Having your siding too close to the ground is just asking for trouble.

How high should the siding be above ground level. The closer to the grade the sooner your siding will deteriorate. Taking siding close to the ground or burying it invites trouble buried siding at wall bottoms insect risk questions answers about siding on buildings installation inspection methods defects diagnosis repair. Realize the building code is a set of minimum standards.

Originally the pad was exposed 4inches above the ground.