Installing Bevel Siding

A brief overview on installing real wood siding.

Installing bevel siding.

In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4. Wrap the house with a polyethylene or similar moisture barrier stapled to the wooden wall sheathing with a. 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. On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing.

Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces. 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. 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.

Installation of bevel siding. Just to clarify a point i m only back priming the siding on the first 4 or 5 courses since these are the on. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 in. Vinyl siding must be installed against a flat surface.

Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication. Butt joints between boards should be staggered and made on studs. The minimum lap for bevel siding should not be less than 1 inch. How to install cedar bevel siding 1.

Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces see figure above. Place nail just above the overlap. Place nail just above the 1 in. Install corner trim on all corners typically 1 by 4 inch boards nailed vertically with the wide face of a board.

Penetration into solid wood using one nail per bearing spaced at a maximum of 24 in. Years ago tar paper was used by carpenters beneath beveled lap siding. It is still a very effective material to use if you do not want water to contact the framing lumber and wall sheathing. Cypress is a superior exterior siding material that offers natural beauty with a rich grain texture and color that complements any architectural style.

Fasten a cedar starter strip.