---
kind: "section"
citation: "24 C.F.R. § 3285.504"
title: "24"
number: "3285.504"
heading: "Skirting."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/24/3285.504"
---

# §3285.504. Skirting.

- (a) Skirting, if used, must be of weather-resistant materials or provided with protection against weather deterioration at least equivalent to that provided by a coating of zinc on steel of not less than 0.30 oz./ft. 2 of surface coated.
- (b) Skirting must not be attached in a manner that can cause water to be trapped between the siding and trim or forced up into the wall cavities trim to which it is attached.
- (c) All wood skirting within 6 inches of the ground must be pressure-treated in accordance with AWPA Standard U1 (incorporated by reference, see [§ 3285.4](/cfr/24/3285.4.md)) for Use Category 4A, Ground Anchor Contact Applications, or be naturally resistant to decay and termite infestations.
- (d) Skirting must not be attached in a manner that impedes the contraction and expansion characteristics of the home's exterior covering.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 3535(d), 5403, 5404, and 5424.

### Source

Source: 72 FR 59362, Oct. 19, 2007, unless otherwise noted.