Attaching Cedar Siding

It is important to keep siding at least 18 inches off the ground if possible.

Attaching cedar siding.

When you come to the last space in a row use a utility knife to cut a shingle to fit into it. The fastest and most thorough method to apply stain to cedar siding is with a thick natural bristle brush. Use two nails per shingle. For cedar siding over wood sheathing nailed at studs for application over foam sheathing add the thickness of the foam to the tabulated nail length.

Cedar siding should be securely nailed to framing members. We see a lot of people installing their wood siding all the way to the ground. Step 4 choices of design. Go back and nail subsequent nails along the top edge of this cedar shake siding piece.

Let cedar siding flex and breathe. When butt jointing siding cut ends at 45 degree angles to form an overlapping joint. Splash back water damage. The brush bristles distribute the stain evenly into the wood grain reaching into the small undulations on the surface of the cedar planking.

Attach the shingles with 1 inch roofing nails. This is particularly important for vertical installation. This will guard against splash back rain water hitting the ground and splashing back against the siding which can cause a finish failure. Ensure joints meet on studs blocking or furring strips with the nail penetrating solid wood at least 1 1 4 inches.

Wall construction like all siding materials western red cedar performs best when installed properly on a suitable frame. Installing cedar siding planks requires at least three workers. Cedar is a material that needs to be allowed to flex once installed. It is best that the siding slats be kept six to 12 inches off the ground so that the exposure to water is limited.

Use an air nailer if possible to speed nailing and minimize damage to siding surface from hammer dents.