{"id":"5bc7b9aa-e90c-4730-8f51-47719df17b42","task":"Maintain ground/roof clearance requirements for fiber-cement siding","domain":"jameshardie.com","steps":["Maintain the minimum clearance from finished grade to the bottom of the siding specified in the current installation instructions","Slope finished grade away from the foundation per the applicable code and the manufacturer's instructions","Maintain the specified clearance where siding meets roof lines, decks, patios, walks, or other hard/horizontal surfaces","Avoid any installation where the siding could remain in contact with standing water","Use the starter strip and flashing details the manufacturer specifies to set the correct clearance at the base course"],"gotchas":["Clearance requirements are a common warranty-validity condition, not just a best practice — under-clearance installations can void coverage even without visible damage","Clearance figures can differ by product line and horizontal surface type — confirm the number in the current instructions rather than relying on a generic figure"],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-14T17:28:16.688Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"sampled","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/5bc7b9aa-e90c-4730-8f51-47719df17b42"}