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by: Ed P - Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:31 UTC

On 2/22/2024 11:02 AM, Bill wrote:
> I recently saw a home built in 1979 that was re-sheathed and sided (not
> to mention 2 additions) that were added around 1997. Well the previous
> homeowner just let it go and all the siding came off from wind im
> guesing, and the tar paper was ripped all off down to the sheathing, and
> the sheathing is a yellow colored foam board thing. Like I said this
> home has'nt had sided since it came of 25 years ago. Anyway could this
> be saved if i bought it? or would it be to far gone with water damadge?
>

Sound like it is covered with Georgia Pacific foam board. It does offer
some protection but joints may not be waterproof.

Only way to answer your question is to inspect the building.

Your wig steers the gig. -- Lord Buckley

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Re: Siding	Ed P