Concrete absorbs and holds water and most siding.
Concrete steps against wood siding.
Fiber cement siding accessories.
Any suggestions for how to install this concrete step against a house.
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That sidng is now trapped behind the concrete.
I noticed something in his video that raised a red flag for me so i thought i would rough ou.
It will also be a neon sign inviting carpenter ants and termites to come into your house and start munching on your home.
The real roblem occured when the builder exposed th wood framing to a location that would later have concrete poured against it.
This is just a quick video for my friend who is building a home.
A complex material fiber cement siding is made from a combination of substances such as wood fiber sand clay and cement.
Typically there is osb type sheathing behind the siding with white wood framing and these will rot quickly with moisture running down the crack between the concrete and siding.
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Pouring concrete up onto siding is neither wise nor noble.
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It is not a good idea.
The siding guy did what he does cover the wood with siding.
Whether concrete pavers or granite masonry steps should never be placed directly against wood.
The best thing to do and it s the code in va is to put aluminum coil in between the wood and the concrete.
So the real issue is with the builder and the lack of design detail.
Doing so will result in rot and water damage to the homes sill foundation.
I m having a stamped concrete patio installed with stairs coming down from the back door to the patio.
James hardie 8 25 in x 144 in hz10 hardieplank cedarmill fiber cement lap siding.
You are right to be concerned about placing the new concrete step in direct contact with the fiber cement trim or most siding and trim materials for that matter.
Right next to the door is a bump out for a gas fireplace.
So i came home to a problem the other day which i didn t even think of until it was already a problem.
It is not a good idea.
One of the most common builder errors that home inspectors have to deal with is the installation of concrete surfaces over the top of wood siding or any kind of siding for that matter.