That means if you place the siding 6 inches above the ground you get a 70 percent on the test.
Ground level wood siding.
The bottom 3 feet above ground level is concrete foundation.
A more invasive option is to raise the garage and put in some concrete blocks.
Many homeowners save from installation costs by installing their own wood siding.
Realize the building code is a set of minimum standards.
Inspect during different times of the day keep plants and trees away check water drainage adjusting sprinklers adding not burying your siding below the ground s surface with grade shown below.
If the adjacent ground is concrete such as part of a patio or a sidewalk it still requires the same clearance as bare earth.
Wood is also biodegradable so it s one way to lead a green lifestyle.
Wood siding stucco vinyl brick all siding should ideally have at least 6 to 8 inches clearance above the ground.
No wood comes anywhere close to the ground.
For comparison my 1998 home is in need of new siding because of the sawdust weyerhaueser siding.
But don t dig it so low that the ground is pitched toward the garage.
Above ground treated lumber can be used in applications that are easily maintained or replaced can only be used in applications more than 6 from the ground can only be used when the wood has proper ventilation and drainage see more uses for above ground treated lumber.
You just barely pass.
Wood siding is a popular option for home exteriors because of its timeless classic look.
Building siding ground clearance distance specifications codes.
Keep it up the 10 inches like the vinyl.
Keep siding at least 6 above fround level and certainly never bury siding at wall bottoms.
Mike the building code here in the usa used to say that wood siding must be 6 inches above grade.
Any clearance is better than none.