Installing New Cedar Siding

Cedar is a popular siding material for houses especially in the western united states where that wood is plentiful.

Installing new cedar siding. How to install exterior trim and siding garage and boat storage bob vila eps 1607 duration. Prior to installing your western red cedar siding make sure that corrosion resistant flashing is properly installed to prevent moisture from entering wall and roof spaces above doors and windows at the junctions of dormer walls and roof surfaces and along the transition of siding materials such as cedar to brick or stucco. Installing bevel siding clapboards spacing for the siding should be laid out beforehand. It features a high air output 6 0 scfm rating at 90 psi for fast recharge.

In addition to the specific materials already mentioned a number of new tools were used for the siding installation shown. Above the ground with air circulating freely around and throughout the stack acclimatization time varies with the moisture content of the siding. Tips on installing cedar siding. Cedar resists rot and decay and most insect.

Damp ground or new concrete place a moisture barrier under the siding. Recorded on august 27 2011 using a flip video camera. How to install cedar bevel siding. Bob vila 104 181 views.

Start with the bottom course using a furring strip to support the lower edge. The number of board spaces between the soffit and bottom of the lowest piece of siding at the foundation should be such that the overlap is as per the table.