How To Replace Cedar Lap Siding

When you replace the boards use a homemade reveal set jig to match the reveal of the existing siding.

How to replace cedar lap siding.

Send text message print comment. You can use a tape measure to mark the reveal of each piece of replacement siding or make a spacer gauge from two blocks of wood screwed together. For horizontal applications start with the bottom course and work up with the channels pointing upwards. The courses should overlap by at least 1 in.

Attach the siding with 10d galvanized box nails driven into the overlap at least 1 2 in. Cedar resists rot and decay and most insect. Cedar is a popular siding material for houses especially in the western united states where that wood is plentiful. Remove the nails on the lap board then use the claw of the hammer to split the board down the center image 1.

January 26 2019 advertisement. Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically. Once all the nails are removed from the adjoining board the damaged one should just pull out. Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried.

To install the replacement siding start at the bottom and work your way up. Replace siding by working from the bottom up you might need a helper here. Wood siding holds so much character but it can also be prone to rotting and cracks. Overlap the boards so each row of new siding has the same reveal as the old siding.

Screened in porch neutral exterior. How to install cedar bevel siding. Score down the damaged lap siding with a utility knife. Above the bottom edge.

For siding up to 6 inches wide use one nail one inch up from the lap.