Installing Beveled Cedar Siding

On rabbeted bevel siding leave a 1 8 inch expansion clearance.

Installing beveled cedar siding.

Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication. Penetration into solid wood using one nail per bearing spaced at a maximum of 24 in. Horizontal siding installation siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 in centers when applied over wood based solid sheathing and 16 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. Each succeeding course overlaps the one below. Siding should be nailed to each stud or on 16 inch centers. Siding may be installed starting with the bottom course.

Fasten a cedar starter strip. Butt joints between boards should be staggered and made on studs. Place nail just above the 1 in. Place nail just above the overlap.

It is normally blocked out with a starting strip the same thickness as the top of the siding board see figure a. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 in. Intricate layouts and careful material matching will result in installation costs near the high end of the estimated range. Wrap the house with a polyethylene or similar moisture barrier stapled to the wooden wall sheathing with a.

Install corner trim on all corners typically 1 by 4 inch boards nailed vertically with the wide face of a board. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces. How to install cedar bevel siding 1. Each succeeding course overlaps the upper edge of the lower course.

On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing. 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 the nail just above the overlap. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces see figure above.

Save on installation costs by combining similar jobs and by being willing to have your project completed during low demand periods for the vendor installer. Fasten bevel siding in place using one nail per bearing or stud spaced a maximum of 24 inches on center. Reduce total project cost by having multiple vendors bid on the same detailed work specification of your cedar bevel siding project.