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Expert: - 6/25/2010


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Bruce,
Is it common to have exposed pressure treated 1x4 on my foundation wall? Thanks!

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Hi ping, I'm not sure what you are asking.  Where is the exposed 1x4?  If it is at the top of the foundation then it should be covered with the house siding.  If it is embedded into the face of the foundation concrete then it may have been installed as a backing for attaching siding to.  I have seen embedded 1x4 used on interior basement walls for furring strips to attach drywall to..So I guess what I am saying is that if you have a 1x4 exposed somewhere either inside or outside the foundation wall it should be covered or it was meant to be covered and wasn't. I hope this information helps, feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely, bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com

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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.

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