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What do you put under cedar siding?
The Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau recommends installation over Type 30 asphalt felt underlayment for red cedar shingles and shakes. Install the felt paper with minimum 6-inch overlaps on vertical joints, 2 inches on horizontal laps, and 4 inches wrapped each way at inside and outside corners.
What nails do you use for cedar siding?
Hot-dipped galvanized, aluminum and stainless steel nails are all corrosion-resistant and can be used to nail Western Red Cedar. Other types of nails are not recommended. They can rust and disintegrate and react adversely with the natural preservative oils present in cedar resulting in stains and streaks.
Can you use screws on cedar siding?
Do not use common nails or screws. Use of these will lead to eventual bleeding of rust over time, causing an unsightly stain in the cedar siding. Use only hot dipped galvanized, aluminum, or stainless steel nails or screws when fastening Western Red Cedar.
Do you need Tyvek under wood siding?
Yes, DuPont™ Tyvek® WB can be used under any façade, including brick, stucco, vinyl, cedar siding, metal, and stone. Proper installation under each façade is essential to ensure Tyvek® provides the maximum level of air infiltration resistance and bulk water holdout.
Where do you put nails on cedar siding?
Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1-1/4 inch penetration into solid wood using one nail per piece spaced at a maximum of 24 inches on center. Place nail just above the overlap. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces.
Do you need furring strips for cedar siding?
Cedar is a material that needs to be allowed to flex once installed. It is highly recommended that the product be installed over furring stripes that are attached to the studs of a wall. For siding that is being installed in a horizontal pattern, the furring strips should be attached vertically.
Can I use a finish nailer for cedar siding?
With some overlap in nail size, you may wonder whether framing nailers can be used for siding? The answer is, yes. Framing nail guns can be used for siding installation, if the nail being used is long enough to attach the siding firmly to your exterior wood sheathing.
How do you join cedar siding?
Fasten bevel siding in place using one nail per bearing or stud, spaced a maximum of 24 inches on center. Place the nail just above the overlap. Do not nail through the overlap of the two pieces. All butt joints should be staggered, and the butt joints should fit snugly where the siding meets the trim.
What side of cedar siding faces out?
First, install the siding with the rough side out. A smooth surface holds less finish and weathers much quicker than a rough-sawn surface. Finish the rough surface with two coats of a lightly-pigmented, semitransparent, oil-based stain.
How do you nail tongue and groove cedar?
Installing Tongue & Groove Siding In horizontal application, start at the bottom and work up with the groove edges facing downwards. Siding up to 6 inches wide can be blind nailed with one siding nail per bearing toe-nailed through the base of each tongue. Wider siding should be face nailed using two nails per piece.
Is it better to nail or screw siding?
Nails are often preferred for structural joining, including framing walls, because they are more flexible under pressure, whereas screws can snap. Nails are also called upon when securing plywood sheathing for exterior walls, installing hardwood floors, and attaching siding and roofing.
Are nails or screws better for siding?
Although ring-shank siding nails are suitable for wood siding installation, screws have better holding power over time.
Do you need special screws for cedar?
Stainless steel is the best choice when using western red cedar. Hot dipped galvanized is the most widely used (and one of the most economical fasteners), and aluminum is an option, too. These fasteners are all corrosion-resistant.
What do you put under wood siding?
The wood that goes under residential siding – exterior sheathing – performs several functions. It adds insulation, waterproofing and structural support for the framing. It also provides a surface on which to nail the siding. The most common sheathing materials include oriented strand board and plywood.
Do I need plywood under wood siding?
Question: Do you put plywood under siding? Answer: If it’s plywood sheathing, yes you can put it under the siding. It’ll be the best structural support for your house. In that case, your plywood sheathing should be 3/8inches.
Do you tape the bottom of Tyvek?
Yes, the DuPont Tyvek HomeWrap should be overlaid from 6″ to 12″ and should be seamed up with 3″ tape. Also, make sure that the DuPont Tyvek HomeWrap is installed similar to shingles on a roof so that the water will not run behind the bottom layer.
Can I use galvanized nails in cedar?
Hot-dipped galvanized, aluminum and stainless steel nails are all corrosion-resistant and all can be used to nail Western Red Cedar. Other types of nails, such as electroplated, are not recommended.
Can I use roofing nails for siding?
Just remember that siding nails and roofing nails are not the same, and they cannot be used in place of one or the other. In most situations, you want separate nails for the two separate tasks. This way you’re ensured that you get the siding installed correctly the first time.
How long should nails be for siding?
Most contractors agree that nails used in siding projects should measure at least 1 ½ inches long—or up to 2 ½ inches if you’re installing backerboard with the siding.
How long should nails be for cedar siding?
Ans: We recommend getting at least 2-inch nails for cedar siding. That length is more than enough to provide the perfect working environment.
