I would advise locating a vinyl siding company and getting them to break some scraps that they ve laying around about an inch much higher than the concrete will be poured and as far out from the house as the scraps will go.
Concrete steps against wood siding.
Editorial advisor mike guertin replies.
Right next to the door is a bump out for a gas fireplace.
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.
It is not a good idea.
Doing so will result in rot and water damage to the homes sill foundation.
Fiber cement siding accessories.
So i came home to a problem the other day which i didn t even think of until it was already a problem.
For pricing and availability.
That sidng is now trapped behind the concrete.
I m having a stamped concrete patio installed with stairs coming down from the back door to the patio.
The best thing to do and it s the code in va is to put aluminum coil in between the wood and the concrete.
This is just a quick video for my friend who is building a home.
Concrete absorbs and holds water and most siding.
Whether concrete pavers or granite masonry steps should never be placed directly against wood.
It is not a good idea.
Though its name might make it sound industrial fiber cement siding can take on a variety of appearances including wood making it a solid choice for either a historic home or a new build.
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.
It will also be a neon sign inviting carpenter ants and termites to come into your house and start munching on your home.
Pouring concrete up onto siding is neither wise nor noble.
The siding guy did what he does cover the wood with siding.
Concrete steps against siding trim.
The real roblem occured when the builder exposed th wood framing to a location that would later have concrete poured against it.
I noticed something in his video that raised a red flag for me so i thought i would rough ou.
Any suggestions for how to install this concrete step against a house.
James hardie 8 25 in x 144 in hz10 hardieplank cedarmill fiber cement lap siding.
For pricing and availability.