On Apr 29, 8:36*am, wrote:
On Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:23:47 -0700 (PDT), andyeverett

wrote:
I have a customer whose basement flooded. The lower two feet of
drywall were removed from the finished section of the basement. To
simplify rebuilding and reduce possible damage my customer would like
to use something like t1-11 siding where the drywall is now missing.
It would be stained and sealed front and back along with the edges.
Trim would hide the joints at the bottom and where the drywall meets
the t1-11. My concern in doing this work is that this might not comply
with the national building code?

Thank you for any help.

* * * * You need to contact the local code enforcement people.
Personally, I don't believe it is a good idea as I doubt if the T1-11
is gong to help. *It may be worse, hiding mold inside while drywall
will only support mold growth on the paper outside.

* * * * Maybe you should consider recommending cement board. *Anyone
used that for this use?

I would not use cement board. It is still porous and heavy.

I think this is a reasonable idea. I could see trying to do it as
well if I had an area that I suspected could possibly flood again.
Here's some thoughts.

If possible do not insulate the area. Move all utilities above the
line. A non-porous or composite material would be best. If you do
use wood prime and paint all ends and sides. Come up with a solution
that makes the lower panels removable so in a future flood they can be
removed to allow drying. Or hinge them at the top.