Tongue Groove Cedar Siding Installation

We used 1 1 4 long 1 4 galvanized staples to install this cedar.

Tongue groove cedar siding installation.

Tongue and groove is great for any wall or ceiling applications. Siding up to 6 inches wide can be blind nailed with one siding nail per bearing toe nailed through the base of each tongue. For interior or exterior use. Wider siding should be face nailed using two nails per piece.

It can be installed horizontally vertically or diagonally each method giving a distinctly different look. Both seasoned kiln dried and unseasoned green sidings are available. Tongue groove cedar siding clear grade 1x4 pre finished custom 50 50 mix cabots pacific redwood heartwood tongue groove patterns t g have the greatest variation in profile the outline or shape of the board. Cedar is renowned for its appearance stability durability and weather resistance.

Tongue and groove or lapped sidings generally have a rustic cabinlike appearance. Tongue groove installation tongue and groove siding can be installed horizontally or vertically. This is called blind nailing the only location that we installed fasteners in the face of the cedar was at the top where a trim board was covering it. In horizontal application start at the bottom and work up with the groove edges facing downwards.

A variety of siding types fit together by means of tongues and grooves or over and underlapping edges. The stales are installed every 12 into the tongue of the board and are covered and hidden by the next boards groove is installed. Cedar is versatile and just plain attractive to look at. Western red cedar tongue groove is widely used for its good looks and versatility.

Every piece meets the highest grading standards for strength and appearance. Tongue groove siding is available with rough or smooth faces.