Siding / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...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 - 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...