Cedar Siding Nailing Pattern

Some patterns require a face nail while on others we can hide the nail.

Cedar siding nailing pattern.

Rabbeted patterns are self spacing but leave 1 8 inch expansion clearance. Nailing cedar board and batten siding to furring strips how to fasten boards in reverse board and batten siding over rigid mineral wool flashing and trim details for doors and no fin windows with board and batten siding over furring and exterior foam board. Where possible the bottom of the board that is placed across the top of the windows should coincide with the window cap. Tongue and groove siding can be installed horizontally or vertically.

For siding up to 6 inches wide use one nail one inch up from the lap. Do not nail through overlaps. Renail the siding keeping the new nail in the center of the nailing slot and leaving it about 1 16 in. When nailing the bottoms of clapboards make sure to keep the nail high enough from the bottom to clear the top of the previous siding course.

Siding up to 6 inches wide can be blind nailed with one siding nail per bearing toe nailed through the base of each tongue. Nailing the bottoms allows for easy removal and secures the top of the lower board. Lift the siding up and look for nails that have been hammered in too tightly. Face nail with two nails per piece for 8 inches patterns and wider keeping nails 2 1 2 to 3 inches apart to allow for dimensional movement without splitting.

Rigid foam sheathing as a nailing base for cedar siding is not recommended. Nailing both top and bottom is unnecessary and in fact may cause splitting as you point out. Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried. In horizontal application start at the bottom and work up with the groove edges facing downwards.

Nail placement depends on the siding pattern and width the key is to fasten the siding securely without preventing it from moving in response to the moisture. There are some misconceptions about hidden fastening methods that pose more risk than benefit. Siding patterns wood siding pattern diagrams and pictures multiple patterns including t g lap bevel ship lap channel lap dutch lap log cabin and more. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page.

Up off the siding. Western red cedar exterior siding or cladding comes in a spectrum of patterns including the one that is just right for your home s style and your budget.