Building siding ground clearance distance specifications codes.
Ground level siding.
If the adjacent ground is concrete such as part of a patio or a sidewalk it still requires the same clearance as bare earth.
I am replacing old vinyl siding with pine board and batten.
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Wood siding stucco vinyl brick all siding should ideally have at least 6 to 8 inches clearance above the ground.
This requirement is not just to prevent damage to the siding it serves a couple of other functions as well.
Siding too close to the ground it s vinyl isn t that final siding materials need proper clearances between finish grade and the siding regardless the type of siding.
My neighbor isn t the best at home projects and decided to install a brick pad so that the soil is.
Any clearance is better than none.
How far off the ground level should i.
Keep siding at least 6 above fround level and certainly never bury siding at wall bottoms.
Catherine s ontario canada.
How high should the siding be above ground level.
To word the question another way how much of the foundation wall needs to be exposed below the siding.
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Also you should direct roof spillage and surface runoff water away from the building in order to avoid insect rot infestation and damage.
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