Fibercement siding help

Rockbiter
by Rockbiter
It's a basement room. Water damage begun in 2 separate ways. One poorly inatalled drip cap for window that doesnt extend the proper amount. Now it has lead to of course foundation concrete degrading which I dug and repaired with quicklock cement and regraded soil in order to stop getting spider roommates.
The big question is that the bottom siding is obviously loose and if I stick a finger under it I can feel pur house insulation. Yes, the basement is showing obvious signs of moisture issues along with this spot being near a secondary water shut off valve. Is there a way to quick fix this and it be lasting and quality at same time?
Overall the biggest avoidance or dread is having to pry the siding out to investigate and insure. Since obviously overlap siding in a 16 year old house will be pricey and risky. Winter is soon and the outside needs to be resolved before inside is then sealed obviously. I'm basically scruples scraping, but have the tools for most stuff and am willing to learn how to resolve both securing siding and extending drip guard without removing it.
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  • Hannah V Hannah V on Oct 01, 2014
    I think @Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com might be able to give you some insight into finding a solution for this!
  • @Rockbiter you have a few issues going on. You did the correct thing using the expanding cement for the basement, hopefully you coated the walls before you back filled with tar. The cement siding is not nailed on the bottom side its held in place with nails under the next row. So its not uncommon for the bottom row to easily lift in and out. Over time the nails become loose supporting the siding and the loose shingles are often the result. The shingles up higher have the benefit of paint to keep the secure. One way to correct this is to use a slow rise spray foam. This foam is used for windows and door openings. It expands but very slowly and does not apply pressure often unwanted when using it on a door or window frame. You will simply spray this up behind the siding slowly moving along. You can use the other larger expanding formula but you need to move quickly applying just a small amount at a time so it does not push the siding out or come out from below. This will help secure the siding in place while sealing out any air and bugs from getting behind the siding. IT will NOT prevent water from getting behind the wall if that indeed is where the water is coming from. However if there is leaks around the faucet handle this needs to be corrected first. Also check all windows and door opening that are above the troubled area. Water can run a long distance and you do not want to seal the bottom without preventing any water from getting out if there is a leak from above. If you need more information, visit my profile, My phone number is there or simply message me with your contact information and best time eastern to call you back to discuss this further. There are dozens of things you can do cheaply but I do not have nearly enough information to provide you with a low cost fix.