Western Cedar Siding Installation
Below are some basic tips to help you get started with your next siding project.
Western cedar siding installation. How to install cedar bevel siding. Tongue groove installation tongue and groove siding can be installed horizontally or vertically. In horizontal application start at the bottom and work up with the groove edges facing downwards. Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this.
Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page. Caulking is not a. Western building center specializes in prefinished ready to install siding products.
Although intended primarily for restoring horizontal wood surfaces such as decks these products generally work almost as well on vertical surfaces. Your relationship with western red cedar a long and happy one. Cedar is a popular siding material for houses especially in the western united states where that wood is plentiful. Uncoated weathered western red cedar siding or trim can often be restored to its original color by applying commercial products called cleaners brighteners or restorers.
Cedar resists rot and decay and most insect. Cedar siding installation tips and information including flashing caulking roof and ground clearance and fasteners. 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. Flashing is an important line of defense in controlling moisture in wall assemblies.
Siding up to 6 inches wide can be blind nailed with one siding nail per bearing toe nailed through the base of each tongue. This brochure is organized into three sections section 1 deals with things you should know before you start installing western red cedar siding section 2 describes installation techniques section 3 gives some helpful tips on installing cedar siding. We partnered with northwest factory finishes to provide a variety of painted finishes colorstrand deep grain collection employs a specialized two tone coating process that enhances the authentic cedar texture of lp smartside with depth and character. Pure silicone and clear caulks do not work well on western red cedar and are not recommended.
Place nail just above the overlap.