Hi All,
Two quick questions:
1. ) I’m looking at a small addition project (15′ out from existing house X 20′ wide). It’s one story w/ a partial deck above living space and is on North side of house. If the client chooses not to do a full basement below, would a concrete pier and wood/metal beam foundation be a cost saving option versus poured foundation with footers? Frost line for plumbing is 5′ here (Denver, Co.) if that helps. Architect has soils report as well.
2.) Same project- Architect has spec’d 1/2″ vertical Beadboard siding. I am skeptical of the water shedding capabilities of vertical T & G joints. The clients have expressed a desire to match the old look af the house (brick circa. 1900). Brick siding would be ideal, but likely cost prohibitive. Many older homes have beadboard sided additions, hence the material choice. However I have demo’d several that didn’t exhibit a high resistance to weathering. Do any durable alternatives come to mind.
Any tips, products, or advice that comes to mind is very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
GBIM
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First question I have, is this an historic district? If so you may be severely limited in your choices. If it is, they may have a cookie-cutter soloution for you already. If it isn't, you may want to consult the nearest one. They may have some ready made soloutions for you.
From living in New Orleans, I have plenty of experience in dealing with beadboard in outdoor applications. We don't have to worry about freezes here, but the weather can reak havok with wood. I usually use pressure treated lumber to mill my own bead board or use one of the locally availiable chemicals to treat the wood before installation (copper-tox is one of them).
If you don't have a problem with termites, then priming all of the boards, front and back, should make for a long lasting soloution.