I've just picked up a job replacing some old plywood lap siding with hardie. Around most of the house I have at least 5" of foundation to grade, but there is an area of concrete patio where the siding will almost sit on the patio. (The bottom plate is maybe an 1-1/2" above the surface of the patio.) I know Hardie recommends keeping the siding 6" away from the ground, so I suggested some kind of a belly band (PT lumber or even wonderboard as a faux foundation wall) and starting the siding on top of that, but the H/O doesn't want want to do this, as it won't match the existing look on the rest of the house.
Now I'm thinking about sealing all four sides of the bottom row of siding, and getting some flashing made that will protect the bottom edge of the board from splash and continue up the wall (sort of like a J bend without the last little hook, maybe a small L bend).
Does anybody have another idea or recommendation?
Thanks for any ideas.
Now I'm thinking about sealing all four sides of the bottom row of siding, and getting some flashing made that will protect the bottom edge of the board from splash and continue up the wall (sort of like a J bend without the last little hook, maybe a small L bend).
Does anybody have another idea or recommendation?
Thanks for any ideas.