Newbie - Siding Question
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:36 am
Hi and thanx for the great forum. I purchased my 1977 Bendix two years ago and have made drastic improvements inside (knockdown finish on all walls, log cabin wallpaper on all perimeter walls, new plywood floors with laminate, etc., etc.). Anyway, I'd like to move to the outside and have a few questions. 1st - I'm thinking of siding the home. It is now typical metal siding, but I'd like to fur out with 1x4 PT, install foam insulation panels and cover with hardiboard lap siding. Does this seem feasible? I have no problems with how, although any ideas would be extremely welcomed, I'm just a little concerned about the additional weight. I was thinking vinyl, but I'm wanting to get a more rustic appearance and vinyl just wouldn't do it. 2nd - I'd like to add a screened front porch. I see in the forums that attaching to the home is a bad idea. Is there another way w/o having any roof water intrusion? I was thinking of free standing the entire structure and maybe install flashing to side of home over the roof? All ideas and comments are appreciated!
THANX!
THANX!