Installation instructions for standard lap and self aligning lap siding 7 16 in.
Cedar lap siding installation blind nailing.
All old mill widths cedar shake lap and smooth lap 1 2 in.
Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically.
This is particularly important for vertical installation.
Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces.
Use an air nailer if possible to speed nailing and minimize damage to siding surface from hammer dents.
When butt jointing siding cut ends at 45 degree angles to form an overlapping joint.
These nails will not rust even with exposure to the elements.
Choose stainless steel ring shank siding nails or hot dipped galvanized siding nails.
For horizontal applications start with the bottom course and work up with the channels pointing upwards.
The nail gun you use for siding will have to be able to handle siding nails.
Do not nail through overlaps.
These have small ridges on the sides to prevent the nail from pulling out of the siding after installation.
In vertical application start at one corner with grooved edge toward the adjacent wall.
Place nail just above the overlap.
Siding up to 6 inches wide can be blind nailed with one siding nail per bearing toe nailed through the base of each tongue.
Read and understand all pages of the installation instructions before starting the siding application.
Installing cedar siding planks requires at least three workers.
Old mill and cedar shake lap important.
Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried.
Ensure joints meet on studs blocking or furring strips with the nail penetrating solid wood at least 1 1 4 inches.
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.
Wider siding should be face nailed using two nails per piece.
Nails must penetrate 1 1 4 inches into solid wood.
On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing.
