Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried.
Cedar channel siding installation.
Check your cedar siding sqft to lft coverage.
Flashing is an important line of defense in controlling moisture in wall assemblies.
Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically.
Channel 3 4 2 6d 7 8 2 1 4 7d battens for board 3 4 3 10d and batten figure 2.
In the last few years a custom milled pattern has gained interest.
Before installing siding make sure that flashings are installed to prevent moisture from entering wall and roof spaces.
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Do not nail through overlaps.
The home in missouri above built in 2011 was the first time we milled this pattern.