The step by step process that we went through to put cedar siding on our tiny house from staining the boards to installation.
How to install cedar siding beveled.
Our maintenance committee insists that all split.
On rabbeted bevel siding leave a 1 8 inch expansion clearance.
It is normally blocked out with a starting strip the same thickness as the top of the siding board see figure a.
I live in a development where we all have separate houses.
Each succeeding course overlaps the one below.
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.
In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4.
Horizontal siding installation siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 in centers when applied over wood based solid sheathing and 16 in.
Each succeeding course overlaps the upper edge of the lower course.
The video goes board by board w.
For bevel siding this is a minimum of 1 inch.
Each house is covered with beveled cedar wood lap siding that splits for no reason.
Place the nail just above the overlap.
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.
Siding should be nailed to each stud or on 16 inch centers.
Make sure the first course is level.
Penetration into solid wood using one nail per bearing spaced at a maximum of 24 in.
Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces see figure above.
How to install cedar bevel siding 1.
Fasten bevel siding in place using one nail per bearing or stud spaced a maximum of 24 inches on center.
Fasten a cedar starter strip.
Place nail just above the 1 in.
Siding may be installed starting with the bottom course.
Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 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.