Cedar Siding Corner Detail

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 corner detail.

Thickness of the corner board will depend on the thickness of the siding. Use a felt paper spline wrapped around the corner and extending 6 inches beyond the corner board to protect the joints where the siding meets the corner boards see figure 1 5 at left. Shakertown craftsman 8 1 4 in. Install corner trim on all corners typically 1 by 4 inch boards nailed vertically with the wide face of a board facing the street side of the house and overlapping the edge of the adjoining.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Instantly access installation info technical bulletins sds sheets more. Box model ehd0810336 116 98 box 116 98 box free delivery. Width is a matter of taste and proper proportion.

Corner boards are applied to the sheathing with siding fitting tightly against the narrow edge of the boards allowing for expansion and an adequate caulking bead. The most common are 3 4 inch or 1 1 4 inches thick. Cedar siding should be securely nailed to framing members. Width is a matter of taste and proper proportion.

Building siding flashing finish details for building corners use overlapping 1x4s or 1x6s at outside corners or use 5 4 stock for a heavier look. Corner boards are applied to the sheathing with siding fitting tightly against the narrow edge of the boards allowing for expansion and an adequate caulking bead. The simplest way to turn the corner when using lap siding or cedar shingles is by constructing a woven corner see figure above. The most common are 3 4 inch or 1 1 4 inches thick.

122 series corners are designed primarily for wood siding. Face width 1 3 4 per side at the bottom tapering to 1 1 4 at the top. Wall construction like all siding materials western red cedar performs best when installed properly on a suitable frame. Thickness of the corner board will depend on the thickness of the siding.

The 122 series corners are also available in copper or stainless steel by special order only and available in a wide variety of lengths and flange widths to cover most styles of wood siding.