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Hassin Bin Sober

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5. That would be a good start.

Sat Dec 17, 2011, 12:32 PM

Dec 2011

You could always add rigid foam to the outside (leave yourself enough overhang) and a cellulose cavity on the inside later.

Overhang/eves - larg enough to keep ALL water off the side of a building. I've seen too many failures around doors and windows discussed on contractor websites (mold, rot etc.). Even now, there are huge debates going on about how best to keep moisture out.

My friend's mom had to put $60k in to her quality custom built 15 year old home in Michigan. She had rot under all her windows - paint failing, carpenter ants etc.

On the other hand, my in-laws just sold their 30 year old home with the siding, stain and windows as good as new - the one story on grade house has an 8 foot wrap around porch. The windows and siding never saw a drop of water. Let the roof and gutters handle ALL the water.

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