Rough Sawn Cedar Siding Installation

The boards were pre coated on all other sides before installation.

Rough sawn cedar siding installation. For horizontal applications start with the bottom course and work up with the channels pointing upwards. Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried. Painted siding 1x10 channel rustic lap cedar mill select factory prime paint barn red home in kentucky. Air or kiln dried siding that has been kept dry can be installed immediately.

Moisture can however seep into joints where two vertical. Damp siding should be allowed to acclimatize from three to five days dry knotty cedar siding for 7 to 10 days and green siding for a minimum of 30 days. Ordinary rough sawn boards are best installed as vertical siding which ensures that moisture will not collect on horizontal surfaces. The cedar siding is first acclimatized by storing on stickers.

When butt jointing siding cut ends at 45 degree angles to form an overlapping joint. Do not nail through overlaps. Channel rustic 1x10 cedar siding rough face cust select grade. Tando roughsawn cedar single features random mill saw marks and a long subtle grain for a clean classic look with 6 inch exposure.

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 facing the street side of the house and overlapping the edge of the adjoining. This is particularly important for vertical installation. Available in tando solid color series and tando natural color series.

If you choose to install channel siding vertically be sure to bevel cut the ends and install so water is directed to the outside. Log in or create an account to post a comment. The single course 90 long profile minimizes waste during installation especially around dormers and peaks.