Rough Sawn Cedar Siding Installation

Do not nail through overlaps.

Rough sawn cedar siding installation.

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. Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically. Air or kiln dried siding that has been kept dry can be installed immediately. Ordinary rough sawn boards are best installed as vertical siding which ensures that moisture will not collect on horizontal surfaces.

Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried. The boards were pre coated on all other sides before installation. Tando roughsawn cedar single features random mill saw marks and a long subtle grain for a clean classic look with 6 inch exposure. For horizontal applications start with the bottom course and work up with the channels pointing upwards.

The cedar siding is first acclimatized by storing on stickers. Log in or create an account to post a comment. Ensure joints meet on studs blocking or furring strips with the nail penetrating solid wood at least 1 1 4 inches. Moisture can however seep into joints where two vertical.

Channel rustic 1x10 cedar siding rough face cust select grade. Available in tando solid color series and tando natural color series. 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. When butt jointing siding cut ends at 45 degree angles to form an overlapping joint.

If you choose to install channel siding vertically be sure to bevel cut the ends and install so water is directed to the outside. This is particularly important for vertical installation. The single course 90 long profile minimizes waste during installation especially around dormers and peaks.