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Abstract

Several embodiments of wall covering are provided all of which are directed to providing an insulated wall covering including panels commonly called 'siding'. The wall covering is attached, by starting at the bottom of the wall and working upwards and is intended to provide a continuous insulating covering and to resist rattling and separation caused by building shrinkage. A starter strip or board is provided at the bottom of the covering to permit some movement to relieve compressive forces in the siding caused by building shrinkage. These forces are either transmitted directly from one piece of insulation to an adjacent piece of insulation, via structure forming part of associated siding panels, or by use of separate load transfer strips.

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