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I am purchasing a 1930 shotgun home and the foundation is pier and beam. The siding is currently touching the ground and fortunately there is no rotting but I know I need to do something to the bottom to prevent rotting. The inspector suggested a lattice but is there a type if siding that is made for this type of situation?
Wood products should be 6" up from soil unless they're a treated product. Siding should lap over the top of stemwall 1" down. The soil, and or grade should slope away 1/8" per foot for a minimum of 6'.
You might do some research on the Hardie siding products to see if they have the correct properties to be installed closer if you must.
I am purchasing a 1930 shotgun home and the foundation is pier and beam. The siding is currently touching the ground and fortunately there is no rotting but I know I need to do something to the bottom to prevent rotting. The inspector suggested a lattice but is there a type if siding that is made for this type of situation?
I heard that cedar ridge siding is a great choice if you are looking for new. If you are simply looking for a few pieces that can replace the ones that are sinking I'd look for the same material, but you may want to consider the structural integrity of the existing siding. If it really is that low you might want to just replace it even if it is more expensive. I got a great quote from conservation construction. They are great if you are interested.
Whatever you do, don't go with vinyl siding. It's cheap, generic and uninspiring. I should know, it's on my house.
It's on my house and I like my house. Cheap is another word for affordable. When did affordable become cheap/bad?
I think its interesting how one minute people are lambasting others for living outside their means and then shaming people for having more modest homes with durable, simple exterior finishes.
I guess people who cant only afford vinyl shouldnt buy houses.
"Hardiplank" is a great product but is not made for ground contact. Even though it is cement based, it will deteriorate under those circumstances (I've done actual testing). In addition, any siding in contact with the earth will allow wood-destroying insects undetected access...and that can lead to serious problems. If you can repair your soil grade, that would be your first step.
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Siding Dilemma
