Overlapping Wood Siding

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Overlapping wood siding.

There are many types of horizontal joints through which siding is fastened to the wall frame including a plain bevel a rabbeted bevel a v shiplap a cove shiplap and tongue and groove. 7 styles of wood siding. Some are vertical others horizontal. Join the clapboards with scarf joints as in step 3.

Here are 7 styles. Before installing the siding the structure must be prepared. The first piece of lap siding often referred to as the stringer is the most. Some styles overlap others are flush.

The distance from the edge of the larger piece to the smaller piece should be equal to the amount of siding revealed on each lap. To maintain a consistent reveal create a pair of gauges using scrap wood attached to each other at 90 degree angles. Carefully slide the notched piece of siding into place. How to overlap siding preparation.

It is still in use today because of its appearance and durability. 0 375 in x 12 in x 192 in. Siding is applied in overlapping horizontal boards ranging from 4 to 12 inches in width including an overlap of to 2 inches. Step 8 siding beside windows photo by david carmack.

Also known as bevel or clapboard siding lap siding is a traditional style of cladding going back to the early days of the u s. Install a water barrier like roofing felt or. Nail the clapboard to the studs. 0 315 in x 11 938 in x 191 875 in item 360718 model 25799.