Just wondering if I could install metal panels as vertical siding and attach directly to OSB or if I would still need to run furring strips.
Quote from: ugabulldog on December 16, 2013, 08:51:08 PM
Just wondering if I could install metal panels as vertical siding and attach directly to OSB or if I would still need to run furring strips.
I would say you could. Furring strips in verticle siding was mostly for shed and barns where they were unheated and didn't require a complete solid surface such as a dwelling. If you do decide I would use house wrap or some other waterproof wrap on the OSB. Pole barns with metal siding often just use purlins (metal or wood)rather than the expense of a solid wall to attach the metal.
I did both on the same building just like Redoverfarm suggested. I don't think there is any reason to not do as you propose, unless there is something I am missing.
Quote from: MountainDon on December 16, 2013, 09:17:44 PM
I did both on the same building just like Redoverfarm suggested. I don't think there is any reason to not do as you propose, unless there is something I am missing.
Just wanted to make sure the 7/16" osb was enough for the screws to attach to. I have it like that on my roof so I figured it might be ok for walls too.