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Materials used to clad the outside of building walls.Siding is not structural and does not support the roof or upper floors. It may include wood, brick, shingles, vinyl, and other materials. Many zoning regulations stipulate the types of siding that must be used, or cannot be used, for buildings in particular zone classifications.For example, metal siding may be prohibited in certain residential areas.
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I have contacted a siding contractor and have been told they will remove the aluminum siding, wrap the house in Tyvek taping all seams, install 1/4-inch foam board and install the new siding.
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