Applying Clapboard Siding

Despite the variety of materials installation methods are basically the same with a few variations in fasteners joints and so forth.

Applying clapboard siding.

Cedar resists rot and decay and most insect. Work has begun on the exterior finish. Lap siding also called horizontal siding or clapboard may be made of wood fiber cement plywood hardboard or similar materials. Correct way to apply wood filler to exterior siding.

Contractors are installing the cedar trim casing and grounds and continue on to begin installing the clapboard siding. Cost can add up quickly especially if you re a novice and have never attempted a wood clapboard siding installation before. In my last article i wrote about installing a fence post. I am using special siding clamps that lets me do everything solo.

By carter silva on february 6 2015. Apply sealant along the corner boards. In this video i am using lp smartside lap siding to side my house. If clapboard isn t long enough to span a wall splice two together with a 45 degree scarf joint.

Wood clapboard siding total average cost per square foot. For screen reader problems with this website please call 1 800 430 3376 or. Any product intended for. How to change an outdoor light fixture on different types of siding.

Natural wood siding lap clapboard or beveled is still a common exterior finish. Bed clapboard ends into it leaving 1 16 inch space along the corner board. Co written by emanuel silva. Installing wood siding is not an overly difficult process but there are some keys to a successful project.

If your exterior siding has sustained damage you can patch it with filler but it has to be the right kind of filler. Exterior siding hardie siding gray siding shingle siding pine clapboards 6 inch vinyl fascia. Although it was dirty and hard work i enjoyed every minute of it. Cedar is a popular siding material for houses especially in the western united states where that wood is plentiful.

How to install wood lap clapboard or beveled siding part 1. Seeing that fence post today standing plumb and solid makes me feel glad that all the steps i did were well worth it. How to install cedar bevel siding.