Installing Cedar Clapboard Siding

Start with the bottom course using a furring strip to support the lower edge.

Installing cedar clapboard siding. Problems that arise on homes is not usually attributed to the type of siding but to the installation and lack of proper flashing and drainage planes. Cedar is known for its durability and ability to withstand weather. Seeing that fence post today standing plumb and solid makes me feel glad that all the steps i did were well worth it. Today clapboard siding comes in a variety of woods widths and lengths as well as in such man made materials as fiber cement.

By carter silva on february 6 2015. Although it was dirty and hard work i enjoyed every minute of it. Installing bevel siding clapboards spacing for the siding should be laid out beforehand. Here are a few tips if you plan on installing your own cedar siding.

How to install cedar weatherboards sort of i love working with cedar it smells good it s easy to handle and it looks awesome. Cedar resists rot and decay and most insect. How to install cedar bevel siding. The nails we are using f.

Co written by emanuel silva. Cedar is a popular siding material for houses especially in the western united states where that wood is plentiful. Installing vinyl siding over a brick house whether you install clapboard t1 11 cedar shakes or board and batten siding on your house you can attach it with either nails or screws. But as far as this old house general contractor tom silva is concerned western red cedar is still the best choice for the money.

You will pay extra to have the old siding removed. This bundle is called a square it will cost between 8 000 and 15 000 to have a professional siding contractor to install cedar siding on your house. 2 installing western red cedar siding c ongratulations on your choice of western red cedar siding western red cedar is one of the world s premier quality woods noted for its appearance light weight insulation value and dimensional stability. It takes paint easily goes up faster than shingles and as long as it s installed.

The number of board spaces between the soffit and bottom of the lowest piece of siding at the foundation should be such that the overlap is as per the table.