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Hi
I have an existing garage that is built on a 2 foot cement wall making the height of the wall 10 feet. I added an extension to this garage but only on a 1 foot cement wall.
When I started looking at matching the vinyl siding which is double 5 white, I either need to bring down the OSB 3 more inches or put the starter up 2 inches. I am thinking of putting undersill trim upside down and cutting the top of the siding to use as a starter. Would this work or do you have any other suggestions.
Thanks
Shawn
Hi Shawn,
I would probably bring the osb down, simply to keep the lines right.
But, either way is o.k.
To keep the starting line really right, you could cover the bottom 12" of the new sheathing with a gray coil stock (aluminum) and start the siding at the same level as the existing...
Best of luck,
Dave
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| Comment | Thanks for the answer. Will consider both options but as for bring the OSB down, I will need to remove all the tyvek and remove the nails. Thanks again Shawn | ||
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Dave Johnson
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Anything in the residential home building areas. Wood frame, energy efficiency and I.C.F. homes. Green buildings.
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I have been in the building business for 43 years. Owned my own company for 36 years.
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