Cedar Lap Siding Over Cedar Lap Siding

1 in x 8 in x 168 in.

Cedar lap siding over cedar lap siding.

This goes for fiber cement hardwood and masonite siding. Lap siding pattern wp11. For siding up to 6 inches wide use one nail one inch up from the lap. Product pattern and intended use.

Generally the best idea is to remove any existing siding from your exterior walls before installing the vinyl siding. Installing vinyl siding over wood siding. Shiplap flush joint pattern. Wrcla western red cedar.

Do not nail through overlaps. Specify the nominal size of. Ship lap siding is a type of drop lap siding with a tight flush joint profile. Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried.

It is similar to tongue and groove but with a single over lapping edge usually 1 2 in depth but can me more or less depending on the width of the board 6 8 10. While covering lap siding with vinyl is an option for some siding other varieties of lap siding can t be covered by vinyl. For horizontal applications start with the bottom course and work up with the channels pointing upwards. Many homeowners choose vinyl siding because it is relatively inexpensive easy for a do it yourselfer to install resists insects and rot and never needs.

Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically. The boards form a tight join when installed.