Installing Bevel Siding

Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 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. Horizontal siding installation siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 in centers when applied over wood based solid sheathing and 16 in. Years ago tar paper was used by carpenters beneath beveled lap siding. 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 penetration into solid wood using one nail per bearing spaced at a maximum of 24 in. Fasten a cedar starter strip. A brief overview on installing real wood siding. Installation of bevel siding.

How to install cedar bevel siding 1. Place nail just above the 1 in. Wrap the house with a polyethylene or similar moisture barrier stapled to the wooden wall sheathing with a. Place nail just above the overlap.

In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4. 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. Vinyl siding must be installed against a flat surface.

Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces see figure above. 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. Just to clarify a point i m only back priming the siding on the first 4 or 5 courses since these are the on.

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. Install corner trim on all corners typically 1 by 4 inch boards nailed vertically with the wide face of a board. Butt joints between boards should be staggered and made on studs.

On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing.