Install Bug Strips

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Before installing the first metal siding panels, apply bug strips (perforated closure strips) along the bottom edge of the wall. These strips adhere to the house wrap and are designed to prevent insects and other small pests from entering the cavity behind the metal siding panels, while still allowing for air circulation. The strips are grooved to match the profile of the metal siding.

Goal: Prevent pests from entering behind the siding panels.

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Bug Strips — Preventing pests from entering behind siding

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you say obviously Frank there's nothing with ever felt because if you were putting on siding if we were going long ways then we skew into the studs we're standing our tent up right so we're not gonna be into the studs every time okay so we're doing something a little different you guys so we're actually

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