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15 Feb ’12
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We wrapped all the footers on the house and used roofing nails to hold chicken wire for applying the SBC to it
27 Aug ’14
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What about the transition to the siding? I could cut a chamfer on the top lip for drainage andorra flashing over (and beneath the sill plate) or I could just run it all the way to the roof under the siding as my book recommends. The only thing that I don't like about the latter is that it provides a hidden highway into the house for subterranean termites. However, it provides extra insulation.
15 Feb ’12
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that's a tough one, I would probably run it all the way up, but we don't have termites here in Maine
27 Aug ’14
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Alright, realized that there has to be a break for termite control. I will get some borate foam and cut a 45 degree on the top, run the termite mesh over it, and stucco. No more curb on the perimeter wall, just going to get clearance:
Working on the drainage now as shown below:
27 Aug ’14
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Also wanted to add for anyone that is interested, exterior foam can be done "continuously" but a break needs to be included for the termites (at least in my region). I'm not a huge fan of this illustration below as I would still add a beveled cut for drainage away from that seam, but you get the idea:
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K15 Feb ’12
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thanks for the tip! I'm glad we don't have to deal with that, carpenter ants though is our big issue up here
27 Aug ’14
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Alright, quick update: I'm submitting the plans to the city today as issues finally were resolved with the Tree. If anyone is interested in the architectural plans let me know and I'll gladly post them, just have to block out some personal info.
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