Installing Bevel Siding

Place nail just above the overlap.

Installing bevel siding.

Install corner trim on all corners typically 1 by 4 inch boards nailed vertically with the wide face of a board. Place nail just above the overlap. On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing. Just to clarify a point i m only back priming the siding on the first 4 or 5 courses since these are the on.

Fasten a cedar starter strip. Cypress is a superior exterior siding material that offers natural beauty with a rich grain texture and color that complements any architectural style. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 in. Installation of bevel siding.

A brief overview on installing real wood siding. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces. Penetration into solid wood using one nail per bearing spaced at a maximum of 24 in. 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.

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. In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4. 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.

Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces. Years ago tar paper was used by carpenters beneath beveled lap siding. How to install cedar bevel siding 1. Butt joints between boards should be staggered and made on studs.

Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication. It is still a very effective material to use if you do not want water to contact the framing lumber and wall sheathing. 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. Wrap the house with a polyethylene or similar moisture barrier stapled to the wooden wall sheathing with a.

Horizontal siding installation siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 in centers when applied over wood based solid sheathing and 16 in.