Bevel Siding Profiles

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.

Bevel siding profiles.

Clear siding gives premium quality appearance and is ideal for prestigious upmarket applications. Nothing else comes close to cedar s ideal combination. Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication. Effectively creating a small air gap between the siding and the building sub structure or sheathing.

Boral beveled siding stock profiles. Place nail just above the overlap. Bevel siding is available in clear and knotty grades. Not only our best selling product it s north america s most popular brand of siding.

Western red cedar is nature s perfect siding material. There are several options for communicating your custom siding needs upload cad drawings tracings hand sketches and or images to us along with basic dimensions and approximate lineal footage requirements via the contact tab on this website. Unlike composite substitutes that attempt to simulate the appearance of cedar siding authentic western red cedar bevel siding has the natural depth and character desired for the finest appearance. Its natural oils make it resistant to decay and insects and it is pitch and resin free.

The bevel pattern sometimes called bevel lap or clapboard siding has a triangular profile with a thick butt and a thin upper edge. Whether your dream house is a classic colonial ladylike victorian or handsome craftsman our diverse and detailed siding options will help you create a historically accurate architecturally correct and flat out gorgeous home. Bevel siding is lumber board resawn at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other with a thick butt and a thin upper edge lapped to shed water. Bevel lap siding should be installed with the lower thicker bevel butt edge overlapping the thin edge which results in an attractive shadow line.

It is produced by resaying lumber at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other. Knotty siding has warmth and casual charm and is ideal for homes cottages club houses and applications where a rustic appearance is desired. Western red cedar bevel siding is the most widely used siding type. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces.

Taking a side on view each board or course looks like a thin wedge or bevel and each course is installed slightly overlapping the one underneath.