Ground Level Wood Siding
Any clearance is better than none.
Ground level wood siding. Keep it up the 10 inches like the vinyl. 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. If the adjacent ground is concrete such as part of a patio or a sidewalk it still requires the same clearance as bare earth. You just barely pass.
Many homeowners save from installation costs by installing their own wood siding. That means if you place the siding 6 inches above the ground you get a 70 percent on the test. It s enough to make homeowners feel secure and grounded in their own homes. The bottom 3 feet above ground level is concrete foundation.
A more invasive option is to raise the garage and put in some concrete blocks. Wood siding is a popular option for home exteriors because of its timeless classic look. For comparison my 1998 home is in need of new siding because of the sawdust weyerhaueser siding. Mike the building code here in the usa used to say that wood siding must be 6 inches above grade.
Wood is also biodegradable so it s one way to lead a green lifestyle. 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. Building siding ground clearance distance specifications codes. The ground should be dug lower so it s not touching the siding anymore.
Also you should direct roof spillage and surface runoff water away from the building in order to avoid insect rot infestation and damage. Keep siding at least 6 above fround level and certainly never bury siding at wall bottoms. No wood comes anywhere close to the ground.