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  1. K

    1/2 inch thick exterior panel ideas

    Hi all, I'm residing a cabin that has 1/2" (actual) thickness, 4' X 8' wood panel exterior. I was going to replace it with painted 19/32 LP SmartSide panels but no one carries it within 300 miles of St. Louis. All the trim, windows and doors are set for 1/2" exterior siding. Fiber cement...
  2. K

    Does midwest cabin w/o insulation need VB

    After 3 weeks of thinking about this I concluded the same thing that you suggested. Thanks again.
  3. K

    Does midwest cabin w/o insulation need VB

    Thanks for the response Neal. Would I need to have OSB or plywood under the FC panel? I think there is just T111 nailed to studs currently.
  4. K

    Does midwest cabin w/o insulation need VB

    The outside of the wall is the warm side 50% of the time here in Missouri. It is hard to say which side of the wall to put the VB on. In FL it goes on the outside, in Maine it goes on the inside. Missouri is not so clear though I've seen it mostly on the inside here. I can do the work...
  5. K

    Does midwest cabin w/o insulation need VB

    Hi all, I have a cabin in central Missouri with T111 siding that needs replaced. It does not have insulation in the walls. I do not plan to put any insulation in the walls. I do not know if there is a vapor barrier. If I replace the T111 with Hardiepanel or LP Smart Side panels, should I...
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