Cedar Bevel Siding Installation

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

Cedar bevel siding installation.

Finger joined bevel siding is available in lengths up to 16 feet and provides the handsome appearance and all weather performance of premium cedar siding. Ensure joints meet on studs blocking or furring strips with the nail penetrating solid wood at least 1 1 4 inches. Install corner trim on all corners typically 1 by 4 inch boards nailed vertically with the wide face of a board. It is produced by resaying lumber at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other.

In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4. The other face is smooth or saw textured depending on the grade and customer preference. Builders appreciate both the convenient long length tally and the speed and ease of installation with fewer field joins. Horizontal siding installation siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 in centers when applied over wood based solid sheathing and 16 in.

When butt jointing siding cut ends at 45 degree angles to form an overlapping joint. 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. This is particularly important for vertical installation. Place nail just above the overlap.

Cypress is a superior exterior siding material that offers natural beauty with a rich grain texture and color that complements any architectural style. On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing. Fasten a cedar starter strip. Western red cedar bevel siding is the most widely used siding type.

Wrap the house with a polyethylene or similar moisture barrier stapled to the wooden wall sheathing with a. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 in. Butt joints between boards should be staggered and made on studs. The manufacturing process results in pieces with one face saw textured.

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 see figure above.