siding / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...Siding installation tips: Whatever siding you choose, creating an air space behind it where water can drain and moisture can dry is the key. You can read our Guide on Siding Installation here. Solid wood siding Wood siding fitted horizontally © Ecohome Pros of Wood Siding: It makes for a great looking tradi...

...siding applications. No. 2 Grade ('Red Label') This grade allows for some limited defects, such as flat grain, sapwood, and small knots. While still a good choice, especially for siding or secondary roofing, they may not offer the same longevity or uniform aesthetic as No. 1 grade products. No. 3 Grade ('Black Labe...

...siding a chance to drain away harmlessly. The air space between siding and sheathing should also allow humid air to escape. In order for both of these actions to take place, when siding is installed correctly there needs to be a continuous space behind siding where water can drain and air can flow. Common siding instal...

...siding Metal siding costs: purchase and maintenance Which metal siding should you choose? Carbon footprints and the recyclability of metal Comparison: metal vs. wood and other home cladding types When choosing siding, the unavoidable first consideration is almost always weighing the initial cost against long-term per...

...siding. Discover how to build more resilient homes in the Ecohome Guides and on these pages here :  Resilient design features for new home construction How to build and insulate basements so they don't develop mold Buyers guide for siding: find the best exterior wood siding for homes  Find natural non toxic woo...

...siding - find the best exterior cladding here When to replace old windows when renovating How to install siding so walls can dry Resilient design features for new home construction Find more about green home construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages - Also, learn more about the benefits of a free E...

...siding © Ecohome Installing siding directly against your weather barrier will greatly reduce the ability of a wall to dry. This isn't very common anymore but it does still happen. Always install strapping to separate the siding from the weather barrier. And a common practice to avoid is installing strapping horizontal...

...siding protection The design of roof overhangs is a critical factor in siding durability. Overhangs act as an umbrella, protecting the walls from bulk water and UV exposure. It should go without saying, but as a rule we are comfortable saying that a wider overhang on a home is better than a narrow one.  The two biggest...

...siding is not commonly part of the thermal envelope. The reason to insulate over a brick home exterior would be if the interior wall has insufficient insulation.  Exterior insulation is often the most effective way to improve the energy efficiency of older homes without a disruptive interior renovation project. If yo...

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...siding: Homes must be clad with non-combustible materials or fire-resistant siding to prevent fires from easily igniting the exterior of the home. Ember-resistant windows: Windows must be protected with non-combustible screens, wire mesh, or treated glass to prevent embers from entering the home and igniting the interi...