Installing Cedar Bevel Siding
Fasten bevel siding in place using one nail per bearing or stud spaced a maximum of 24 inches on center.
Installing cedar bevel siding. Butt joints between boards should be staggered and made on studs. For bevel siding this is a minimum of 1 inch. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces. On rabbeted bevel siding leave a 1 8 inch expansion clearance.
In those areas where an air space between siding and sheathing is desired nail siding to furring strips table 4. Each succeeding course overlaps the one below. Place nail just above the 1 in. How to install cedar bevel siding 1.
Make sure the first course is level. Place nail just above the overlap. Fasten a cedar starter strip. Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication.
Install corner trim on all corners typically 1 by 4 inch boards nailed vertically with the wide face of a board. 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. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces see figure above. Horizontal siding installation siding should be nailed into studs at maximum 24 in centers when applied over wood based solid sheathing and 16 in.
On center when bevel sidings 11 16 or thinner are applied without sheathing. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 2 in.