3 i would presume you will have a 5 inch step into the house.
Concrete patio against wood siding.
The best thing to do and it s the code in va is to put aluminum coil in between the wood and the concrete.
Approx 3 ft in height.
I would advise locating a vinyl siding company and getting them to break some scraps that they ve laying around about an inch much higher than the concrete will be poured and as far out from the house as the scraps will go.
The plan is to build the step out of concrete and top it off with a limestone cap.
If you find your plans require laying pavers against vents siding or other materials choose another patio plan.
That right there just lopped of 9 inches.
I m installing a patio in my backyard and the grade level is about 15 in.
2 look at the lowest section of vinyl.
1 i see about 18 inches of siding.
If so 1 2 inch or more.
Im installing pressure treated plywood then house wrap around plywood and metal lath.
Pavers against these areas can cause rotting issues and blocked airflow problems over time.
How to safely pour concrete against siding.
Should there be a gap between house and concrete steps to allow air flow.
Is this enough to protect the plywood from rot.
Below the sliding patio doors so there needs to be a step.
This means that you can lay the pavers against the concrete of your foundation as it rises from the earth.
Im having concrete steps poured against the house under patio doors.