For horizontal applications start with the bottom course and work up with the channels pointing upwards.
Cedar lap and gap siding installation.
Installation instructions for standard lap and self aligning lap siding 7 16 in.
Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically.
Allow a gap of about 1 4 inch between the top of the last board and.
Read and understand all pages of the installation instructions before starting the siding application.
Do not nail through overlaps.
All old mill widths cedar shake lap and smooth lap 1 2 in.
For siding up to 6 inches wide use one nail one inch up from the lap.
Custom milled 1x6 channel siding with 3 8 shadow gap between boards near clear grade missouri.
Trim the last planks if necessary by ripping off the tops with a table saw.
In the last few years a custom milled pattern has gained interest.
Cover the walls with beveled siding to the roof line.
Siding and trim that extends down to a roof dormers second floors etc and decks requires a minimum of a 2 inch gap to avoid wicking.
Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried.
Check your cedar siding sqft to lft coverage.