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Old 11-06-01, 06:38 AM
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My home is sided with Hardiplank siding. I was wondering if there would be any issues or problems if i caulked the gaps on the bottom of each "course" of siding/planking?

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Old 11-06-01, 08:42 AM
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You should not caulk the courses. You might trap water there and you'll will end up with a problem. You could caulk the sill plate, around windows, doors and through the wall air conditioners, but not the courses.
 
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Old 11-06-01, 09:01 AM
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thanks for your quick reply
 
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