Rough Sawn Cedar Siding Installation

When butt jointing siding cut ends at 45 degree angles to form an overlapping joint.

Rough sawn cedar siding installation.

Available in tando solid color series and tando natural color series. For horizontal applications start with the bottom course and work up with the channels pointing upwards. Tando roughsawn cedar single features random mill saw marks and a long subtle grain for a clean classic look with 6 inch exposure. This is particularly important for vertical installation.

Moisture can however seep into joints where two vertical. Ensure joints meet on studs blocking or furring strips with the nail penetrating solid wood at least 1 1 4 inches. Channel rustic 1x10 cedar siding rough face cust select grade. The boards were pre coated on all other sides before installation.

For the beleveld lap siding we used flood cwf on the rough side facing out. Painted siding 1x10 channel rustic lap cedar mill select factory prime paint barn red home in kentucky. Damp siding should be allowed to acclimatize from three to five days dry knotty cedar siding for 7 to 10 days and green siding for a minimum of 30 days. The single course 90 long profile minimizes waste during installation especially around dormers and peaks.

Ordinary rough sawn boards are best installed as vertical siding which ensures that moisture will not collect on horizontal surfaces. Painted siding 1x10 channel rustic lap cedar. Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically. Air or kiln dried siding that has been kept dry can be installed immediately.

Do not nail through overlaps. The cedar siding is first acclimatized by storing on stickers. If you choose to install channel siding vertically be sure to bevel cut the ends and install so water is directed to the outside.