House foundations are concrete or concrete blocks.
Concrete cover up siding.
However if you have a foundation that is exposed and you wish to cover it with siding there is good news.
My initial thought was to attach.
But if you re considering using another type of siding for instance fiber cement siding or james hardie siding you may have the same options.
Editorial advisor mike guertin replies.
In effect i would need to add a bit of spacing between the concrete and the siding.
Vinyl siding is the most common type of siding that is used in re siding.
If you want a colored wall but don t want to paint concrete pigment is the way to go.
This type of siding can be placed over some existing siding but.
Add the stucco to the top of the wall then spread it from left to right repeating this as needed to finish the layer.
The simplest way to cover a cinder block wall is by using surface bonding cement to create a concrete finish.
It creates a smooth finished surface you can leave as is or paint.
You are right to be concerned about placing the new concrete step in direct contact with the fiber cement trim or most siding and trim materials for that matter.
Of the many practical.
Otherwise try picking up the stucco mix with a flat tool like a hawk and then transferring it to the wall with a trowel.
If you have a concrete sprayer use it to cover large areas quickly.
It works really well when being placed over almost any surface.
Concrete helps insulate the building and keep moisture out.
As a result the osb protrudes about a half inch farther out than the concrete.