I have a cypress acadian cottage. The outside wall structure is, from in to out, 3/4" bead board>1" barge board>siding (no moisture barrier). I'm taking out an outside door and don't know what to put in place of the cypress barge board. I don't want to source antique barge board as it's very expensive and won't show. I have gotten some antique siding that matches well and have enough bead board to cover the inside.
I've been told the advantage of the original design is that the house breaths and should any moisture make it's was behind the siding, it drains out the bottom. Between the air flow and cypress's rot resistance it has stood the test of time. I live in the tropics of South Louisiana, heating is not a big deal, and the cottage sits under live oaks so it's very easy to cool.
What should I replace the barge board with in this thin wall?
Thanks!
I've been told the advantage of the original design is that the house breaths and should any moisture make it's was behind the siding, it drains out the bottom. Between the air flow and cypress's rot resistance it has stood the test of time. I live in the tropics of South Louisiana, heating is not a big deal, and the cottage sits under live oaks so it's very easy to cool.
What should I replace the barge board with in this thin wall?
Thanks!