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Living in SE Texas, I’m concerned about moisture collecting between the house wrap and fiber- cement siding. It seams like a good idea to provide a small gap (about 1/2″) between the sheathing and cement siding using furring strips on 16″ centers. This will leave a path for any moisture to excape without causing damage to the sheathing or possibly worse. Any experience or other input?
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Living in SE Texas, I'm concerned about moisture collecting between the house wrap and fiber- cement siding. It seams like a good idea to provide a small gap (about 1/2") between the sheathing and cement siding using furring strips on 16" centers. This will leave a path for any moisture to excape without causing damage to the sheathing or possibly worse. Any experience or other input?