Vertical Cedar Shiplap Siding

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Vertical cedar shiplap siding.

Ship lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically with the edge of one board having a recessed area which receives the shaped top edge of the board next to or below it so as to exclude water during rainfall. This is western red cedar which is a great exterior species. Typically shiplap boards are used for interior or exterior siding or cladding. Wider siding should be face nailed using two nails per piece.

With proper installation it can be used in a fencing application. Siding up to 6 inches wide can be blind nailed with one siding nail per bearing toe nailed through the base of each tongue. Grown from managed forests in south america each of our available exotic hardwood siding options mixes tight grain and protective oils to create low maintenance siding with a lifespan of up to 75 years. Western red cedar exterior siding or cladding comes in a spectrum of patterns including the one that is just right for your home s style and your budget.

Exterior siding made of authentic exotic hardwood is known to outlast and outperform cedar and other wood siding options. Cedar shiplap can be installed horizontally or vertically. Shiplap cedar siding square edge 1x8 stk mill select grade finished cabots black solid stain. Cedar stk shiplap siding 6 pack finest cedar wood frame protects against harsh weather and decay innate natural oils protect against pest and mold infestation.

The reason for such excellent performance is simple. In horizontal application start at the bottom and work up with the groove edges facing downwards. Face nail with two nails per piece for 8 inches patterns and wider keeping nails 2 1 2 to 3 inches apart to allow for dimensional movement without splitting. Nucedar vertical siding is impervious to water and can be run direct to grade without any concern for rotting decay or moisture related coating issues.

Suggestion would be to research how to install as fencing and to use proper finishing for western red cedar in exterior application. For vertical applications siding should be nailed to horizontal blocking or furring strips. Shiplap channel rustic vertical boards interlock to the next with a tongue and groove feature allowing for a more water tight installation and enhanced long term performance. 4 weeks standard color 5 weeks custom color whether used as an accent or as cladding on an entire home nucedar mills three vertical siding styles are designed to capture the historic character and rustic charm of architectural designs while offering an extended level of durability low maintenance and ease of installation.

Shiplap is a type of siding that is cut in specific way so that the different boards join easily together to create a relatively tight seal between them. It is usually made out of wood but it also comes in other materials such as vinyl and fiber cement.