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user-415866 | Posted in General Questions on

Any tips for putting up vertical metal siding over exterior insulation?

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    Brian Pontolilo | | #1

    Hi Don.

    How thick is the foam? Are you planning on fastening through it or installing horizontal furring?

  2. user-415866 | | #2

    2" foam, then horizontal furring strips, then the metal siding. I didn't see any articles about using metal siding on this site. We plan to do this work this summer.
    don

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    MALCOLM TAYLOR | | #3

    Don,

    Once the furring strips are attached, the installation of the metal siding is the same as any other house. The only difference is you should include a perforated base flashing the covers both the furring and bottom of the panels.

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