Installing Cedar Clapboard Siding

Installing bevel siding clapboards spacing for the siding should be laid out beforehand.

Installing cedar clapboard siding.

The cost of removing and disposing of the old siding is not included in this estimate. Although it was dirty and hard work i enjoyed every minute of it. Cedar siding should be securely nailed to framing members. Seeing that fence post today standing plumb and solid makes me feel glad that all the steps i did were well worth it.

Wall construction like all siding materials western red cedar performs best when installed properly on a suitable frame. Before installing siding make sure that flashings are installed to prevent moisture from entering wall and roof spaces. The average cost to install cedar clapboard siding ranges from 5 to 10 per square foot. Many builders choose nails because they re easier to.

By carter silva on february 6 2015. 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. Start with the bottom course using a furring strip to support the lower edge. Bed clapboard ends into it leaving 1 16 inch space along the corner board.

You can expect to pay between 8 000 and 15 000 for a licensed contractor to install new cedar shingle siding on a typical house. How to install cedar weatherboards sort of i love working with cedar it smells good it s easy to handle and it looks awesome. Apply sealant along the corner boards. The nails we are using f.

An inch above the siding s butt edge drive in one 7d nail into each stud. Flashing is an important line of defense in controlling moisture in wall assemblies. In my last article i wrote about installing a fence post. Use an air nailer if possible to speed nailing and minimize damage to siding surface from hammer dents.

Installing cedar siding planks requires at least three workers. Co written by emanuel silva. If clapboard isn t long enough to span a wall splice two together with a 45 degree scarf joint.