Alan, Good question. I doubt I will want to put drywall on the wall since that would make it pretty heavy to move. Possibly though.
So, maybe paneling? Bob, thanks I can always count on you to egg me on. Since this isn't a structural wall or anything, just a facade, I think I can make some light frames with the insulation captured in the frame, then maybe just a light paneling covering it. Thanks for the thought of hinging it at the top, that hadn't occurred to me. Spiro, according to the article I read on buildingScience.com termite barriers are copper sheeting or a stainless steel mesh. Also, the usual antitermite precautions like aggregate for two feet from the foundation wall, or two feet of overhanging eves, and a 5% grade away from the house for lanscaping, and a 2% grade for any cement or other hardscaping. No plants or organic mulch within two feet of the house. Blah blah blah. Basically, keep the area directly adjacent to the house as dry as possible. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [email protected] Tel: (412) 268-9081
