Installing Bevel Siding

Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 penetration into solid wood using one nail per bearing spaced at a maximum of 24 in.

Installing bevel siding.

Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 4 inch penetration into solid wood using one nail per piece spaced at a maximum of 24 inches on center. Place nail just above the 1 in. Cypress is a superior exterior siding material that offers natural beauty with a rich grain texture and color that complements any architectural style. Place nail just above the overlap.

Horizontal siding installation siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 in centers when applied over wood based solid sheathing and 16 in. Butt joints between boards should be staggered and made on studs. The average exposure distance is usually determined by the distance from the underside of the window sill to the top of the drip cap see figure a. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces see figure above.

In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4. Years ago tar paper was used by carpenters beneath beveled lap siding. Install corner trim on all corners typically 1 by 4 inch boards nailed vertically with the wide face of a board. Fasten a cedar starter strip.

Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces. If the wood siding is beveled or lapped you will need vertical furring strips 16 inches apart covered with rigid foam board to provide a. Place nail just above the overlap.

How to install cedar bevel siding 1. The minimum lap for bevel siding should not be less than 1 inch. Installation of bevel siding. On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing.

Penetration into solid wood using one nail per bearing spaced at a maximum of 24 in. Wrap the house with a polyethylene or similar moisture barrier stapled to the wooden wall sheathing with a. A brief overview on installing real wood siding. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces.

Just to clarify a point i m only back priming the siding on the first 4 or 5 courses since these are the on.