For bevel siding this is a minimum of 1 inch.
Installing cedar bevel siding.
Place nail just above the 1 in.
Penetration into solid wood using one nail per bearing spaced at a maximum of 24 in.
Place nail just above the overlap.
Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces.
Install corner trim on all corners typically 1 by 4 inch boards nailed vertically with the wide face of a board.
Horizontal siding installation siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 in centers when applied over wood based solid sheathing and 16 in.
Each succeeding course overlaps the one below.
Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces see figure above.
Wrap the house with a polyethylene or similar moisture barrier stapled to the wooden wall sheathing with a.
Place the nail just above the overlap.
Fasten bevel siding in place using one nail per bearing or stud spaced a maximum of 24 inches on center.
Butt joints between boards should be staggered and made on studs.
Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 in.
Make sure the first course is level.
In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4.
Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication.
On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing.
How to install cedar bevel siding 1.