Shed Build Advice: Pressure-Treated vs. Untreated Floor Joists & Proper Siding Direction

In this FHB Podcast short from episode 635, Jason writes in to ask for advice on building a shed using salvaged materials. He plans to use 1×6 tongue-and-groove mahogany for siding and has salvaged double-hung windows and a basic exterior door. The shed will be built on sloped land, with floor joists raised between 6 to 20 inches on footings. 2:30: Jason wants to know if he should use pressure-treated lumber for the floor joists and whether to install the tongue-and-groove siding with the tongue or groove facing up. 5:10: He’s also wondering if the windows should go in before or after the siding and how to flash them properly to avoid water leaks. Listen to the Fine Homebuilding Podcast everywhere podcasts play. Send us your questions and suggestions to [email protected] Read the podcast notes and find related photos and articles for every episode at: www.finehomebuilding.com/blog/fine-homebuilding-po… For more episodes of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast watch the entire playlist:    • The Fine Homebuilding Podcast   Subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on new Fine Homebuilding videos: youtube.com/finehomebuilding Connect with Fine Homebuilding: Instagram: www.instagram.com/finehomebuilding/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/FineHomebuildingMagazine/ Twitter: twitter.com/fhbmagazine Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/fhbmagazine/ About Fine Homebuilding: We go directly to the job sites and design offices of the most qualified and talented builders and designers in the industry to get the information you need to create the highest quality homes possible. Driven by the ethos that exceptional homes are achievable and that craftsmanship is an honorable and worthy pursuit, FineHomebuilding.com has become the go-to resource for professional tradesmen, deeply knowledgeable enthusiasts, industry influencers, and forward-thinking companies, who are collectively committed to shaping the way we build.

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