Installing Cedar Bevel Siding

Fasten bevel siding in place using one nail per bearing or stud spaced a maximum of 24 inches on center.

Installing cedar bevel siding.

On rabbeted bevel siding leave a 1 8 inch expansion clearance. Wrap the house with a polyethylene or similar moisture barrier stapled to the wooden wall sheathing with a. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces see figure above. For bevel siding this is a minimum of 1 inch.

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. Place nail just above the overlap. Place the nail just above the overlap. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 in.

How to install cedar bevel siding 1. Penetration into solid wood using one nail per bearing spaced at a maximum of 24 in. In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4. Place nail just above the 1 in.

Butt joints between boards should be staggered and made on studs. Horizontal siding installation siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 in centers when applied over wood based solid sheathing and 16 in. Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication. Make sure the first course is level.

Install corner trim on all corners typically 1 by 4 inch boards nailed vertically with the wide face of a board. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces.