Cedar Lap Siding Over Cedar Lap Siding
The designer may choose from a variety of lap siding patterns specified by name or pattern number.
Cedar lap siding over cedar lap siding. Shop cedar lap siding common. Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically. 1 in x 8 in x 168 in. It is similar to tongue and groove but with a single over lapping edge usually 1 2 in depth but can me more or less depending on the width of the board 6 8 10.
Specify the nominal size of. The boards form a tight join when installed. This goes for fiber cement hardwood and masonite siding. For horizontal applications start with the bottom course and work up with the channels pointing upwards.
While covering lap siding with vinyl is an option for some siding other varieties of lap siding can t be covered by vinyl. Product pattern and intended use. Many homeowners choose vinyl siding because it is relatively inexpensive easy for a do it yourselfer to install resists insects and rot and never needs. Do not nail through overlaps.
Shiplap flush joint pattern. Wrcla western red cedar. Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried. Installing vinyl siding over wood siding.
Siding is used as an exterior cladding to provide both weather protection and architectural style. Ship lap siding is a type of drop lap siding with a tight flush joint profile.