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I have a siding replacement job where we're replacing the existing LP siding
with Hardie.  Original house was built in 1990-91 time frame and there is no
house wrap of any kind under the existing siding (OSB sheathing used).  My
question is, during this time frame was there a requirement for the
contractor to use some type of weather-resistant barrier?  I know this is
required now but not sure if it was 18-19 years ago.  Just trying to find
out if the homeowner has any recourse with the original builder.  I'm
actually pretty surprised the OSB wasn't in worse shape than it is.  When we
removed one piece of the faulty siding (LP had a class action law suit on
this product years ago) the OSB was moist but structurally sound.  One area
obviously was getting more wet as it had turned slightly black but not
rotted yet.  I also found flashing on an intersecting roof (coming out from
the wall with the siding) that terminated behind the siding thus any water
running down that intersection had nowhere to go but behind the siding and
the fascia board which was rotten about 8 inches in.  Amazing what kind of
practices you find out there.

 

Thanks,

 

Ken

 

 

Ken Rodgers

ArtisanBilt Construction

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