Sorry Jerry. As always you (no wise crack) are always right. I know I miss spoke and should watch myself. What I should have said (to you) is it would look better being brought down almost all the way to the shingles. Yeah I know it is wrong as well.

I did tell him about flashing and wide open gaps and the foolishness of bringing the sheathing down so why not the hardi board. But, you must admit, being held up that high just looks plain ugly and unfinished.

Didn't mean to step on the codes and manufacturers.

I'll watch myself

Ted