Cedar Bevel Siding Installation
Builders appreciate both the convenient long length tally and the speed and ease of installation with fewer field joins.
Cedar bevel siding installation. Cypress is a superior exterior siding material that offers natural beauty with a rich grain texture and color that complements any architectural style. Western red cedar bevel siding is the most widely used siding type. Ensure joints meet on studs blocking or furring strips with the nail penetrating solid wood at least 1 1 4 inches. Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication.
Wrap the house with a polyethylene or similar moisture barrier stapled to the wooden wall sheathing with a. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces see figure above. The other face is smooth or saw textured depending on the grade and customer preference. 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.
Horizontal siding installation siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 in centers when applied over wood based solid sheathing and 16 in. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces. On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing. How to install cedar bevel siding 1.
Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 in. It is produced by resaying lumber at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other. 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. In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4.
Place nail just above the overlap. Fasten a cedar starter strip. This is particularly important for vertical installation. Place nail just above the 1 in.
Butt joints between boards should be staggered and made on studs. When butt jointing siding cut ends at 45 degree angles to form an overlapping joint.