I AM PLANNING ON PUTTING UP FIBERCEMENT 4X8 HARDIPANEL ON MY HOUSE.THE SIDING AND WALL NOW CONSIST OF A VERTICAL 3″X6″T&G PLANKS THIS SERVES AS THE WHOLE WALL.I WANT TO ADD LIKE 3/4″INSULATING FOAM OR PLYWOOD TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE THEN WRAP THE HOUSE WITH TYVEK.AFTER THAT I WOULD LIKE TO FIR OUT THE WALL WITH 3/4″FURRING STRIPS TO MAKE AN AIR BARRIER BETWEEN THE HARDI AND WALL, THEN ADD THE HARDIPANEL TO THE FURRING STRIPS.WHAT I’M CONCERNED ABOUT IS WILL I GET ANY MOISTURE TRAPPED IN THE WALL BETWEEN THE 3″X6″S AND THE INSULATING FOAM,IN THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN IT IS COOL INSIDE AND WARM OUTSIDE WOULD I GET MOISTURE IN BETWEEN THE FOAM AND THE 3″X6″S.
ANY SUGGESTIONS
STEVE (VA.)
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fwiw,
I am planning on doing the same thing come spring, hardi plank over 3" x 3/4" vertical board-batten siding. Plan to do it on sleepers but no insulation. So interested in response to your question.
remodeler