It s enough to make homeowners feel secure and grounded in their own homes.
Ground level wood siding.
Wood siding stucco vinyl brick all siding should ideally have at least 6 to 8 inches clearance above the ground.
The ground should be dug lower so it s not touching the siding anymore.
That means if you place the siding 6 inches above the ground you get a 70 percent on the test.
Keep siding at least 6 above fround level and certainly never bury siding at wall bottoms.
Wood siding is a popular option for home exteriors because of its timeless classic look.
You just barely pass.
Also you should direct roof spillage and surface runoff water away from the building in order to avoid insect rot infestation and damage.
Above ground treated lumber can be used in applications that are easily maintained or replaced can only be used in applications more than 6 from the ground can only be used when the wood has proper ventilation and drainage see more uses for above ground treated lumber.
Keep it up the 10 inches like the vinyl.
But don t dig it so low that the ground is pitched toward the garage.
If the adjacent ground is concrete such as part of a patio or a sidewalk it still requires the same clearance as bare earth.
A more invasive option is to raise the garage and put in some concrete blocks.
Any clearance is better than none.
The bottom 3 feet above ground level is concrete foundation.
Inspect during different times of the day keep plants and trees away check water drainage adjusting sprinklers adding not burying your siding below the ground s surface with grade shown below.
Mike the building code here in the usa used to say that wood siding must be 6 inches above grade.
For comparison my 1998 home is in need of new siding because of the sawdust weyerhaueser siding.
No wood comes anywhere close to the ground.
Many homeowners save from installation costs by installing their own wood siding.