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   kyle_r | Dec 19, 2022 11:01am | #1

   https://truexterior.com/

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   kflammia1 | Dec 19, 2022 11:35am | #2

   Isn't it a little soft for a skirt board? We use it for trim around windows and siding.

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   kyle_r | Dec 19, 2022 12:36pm | #3

   Just wanted to make sure you were aware of it. It’s an option for non pvc ground rated contact material. I haven’t taken a weed wacker to it personally, it may or may not be tough enough depending on the impacts you are anticipating.

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   Michael Maines | Dec 20, 2022 02:14pm | #4

   Cellular PVC and TruExterior poly/ash are the only board-like products I know of that are rated for ground contact. Neither will hold up to a lot of direct abuse by weedwackers etc., but you should have a zone around the house without vegetation anyway, to help with bugs/weeds/fire.

   If you want a more durable solution, I have seen stainless steel sheet metal used for skirting. My personal favorite is to install expanded metal lathe and parge-coat it with cementitious or synthetic stucco (Styro Tuff II or similar.)

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   rockies63 | Dec 20, 2022 07:47pm | #5

   What about Hardie Trim fiber cement products?

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   Akos | Dec 20, 2022 08:08pm | #6

   Hardie in ground contact is bad idea in snow country, once it gets wet and freezes, it turns into mush.

   Some of the adhered thin stone/brick veneers can be installed pretty close to the ground if there are pavers and they take plenty of abuse. Not cheap but you also don't need a whole lot.

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   woobagoobaa | Dec 21, 2022 11:00pm | #7

   We used a lot of this for exterior trim ... https://modern-mill.com/trim/