Room Addition, Outside Wall


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Old 06-02-02, 07:08 AM
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Room Addition, Outside Wall

How do I build an outside wall for a room addition?

We already have frame installed and plywood covering it on the outside; but the plywood is getting blackened from the sun, wind and rain.

What are the next steps?
 
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Old 06-02-02, 07:23 AM
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Cover the exterior of the plywood walls with house wrap (Tyvek is good), and then whatever siding you choose that matches or goes well with the rest of your home.
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Old 06-02-02, 07:31 AM
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Thank you Mike.

After we apply Tyvek, what next?

We live in blistering Florida, and a friend recommended stucco. But, I have also seen [aluminum?] siding and brick. I am not too handy with mortar (i.e., never did it), so brick may be out.

What other options are there, and what would you suggest for a first time handy man?
 
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Old 06-02-02, 07:53 AM
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There are all kinds of house siding materials. Just look into them and compare the cost and ease of installation for you.
You can use pressure-treated T-111 wood panels, or horizontal lapped p-t wood boards, or vertical boards-and-batten strips, or aluminum or vinyl siding, or Hardiplank, or cedar shingles,or ...
You can stain or paint the panels, boards, shingles or Hardiplank.
If you can operate a level and a hammer, go with something that nails on, and not into something that requires mortar (brick).
Just use galvanized #8 or # 10 twisted siding nails, depending on the thickness of the siding.
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