Need help installing T1-11 to block (slump) any pointers?
Meatheadagain
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I’m doing a small job installing some 4×8 Breckenridge Ocume 5/8 T1-11 siding to an existing slump block wall in Arizona. I plan on using some 1×3 pine vertically fastened with tapcons and a bead of liquid nails every 16 o.c. and the full perimeter. Then fixing the panels with small headed deck screws. The H.O. wants the Ocume finished with Penofin to resemble existing Redwood on another portion of the structure. To trip out I’m using pine stained with cherry. H.O. has also requested I put fiberglass batts in the small space between the sheeting and the block. One question I have is should I install z-bar at the bottom? Is there anything else I am not seeing? I really want to make this nice for this guy. thanks for any help.
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Do something to keep the critters out.
z-bar
Dont know if zbar would be my choice to close in the bottom section of what you are describing but I agree you need something there.
Guess it would depend on how close to grade your t1 sits. I would probablly gravitate to mimic however the rest of the redwood is terminated. I live in a much more humid part of the country, so this may not be the norm there in AZ but I would opt for PT against any kind of masonry.
When needing a termination detail on siding i like something along these lines:
AZEK WHITE PVC DRIP CAP AZM-197
Fiberglass batts 3/4 of an inch thick aren't worth the bother. Why not 3/4 in. foam? And yes, keep the critters out.
Got it done. Really happy with the outcome. Brought it done to the brick patio that is cover, for critter control. The insulation was pointless, and the H.O. had purchase sealed 3" roll of fiberglass, I tore it apart and installed in where I could, 3/4" thick, and sided it. I will say the Ocume siding with Penofin seal was really nice when I finished it all, and it sure looks like it will last. I trim it with pine that I stain with oil base to seal it and make it match. I think it came out great, and the H.O. already had me do another little redwood lattice project.