My house has the black celotex fiber board under the aluminum siding on the first story and plywood on the second.
Celotex under siding.
At sheathing exterior product index we describe products used on building exterior walls roofs as a structural sheathing or as a nail base sheathing.
I m going to be removing all of it and putting up new zip system sheathing and then new vinyl siding.
Celotex was founded in the early 1920s as a fiberboard insulation company.
Since i am doing this predominantly myself i of course have to be cognizant of the weather while things are exposed.
Splits and rotting everywhere.
Can i remove the wood and side over celotex.
The current siding is a wood lathe siding that is at the end of its life.
The problem is i don t have the budget for vinyl siding and sheeting.
Is the rigid foam board under vinyl siding really insulating your home.
Asbestos is a heat resistant mineral that was added to many celotex products to make them fireproof.
At siding hardboard we discuss hardboard exterior building siding such as sold under the abatibi and boise cascade brands.
As you know here in maryland temperatures can fluctuate a lot no matter what season it is.
I will hit the studs.
Before i answer this question let me give you a little background on vinyl siding installation in our area.