Attaching Cedar Siding

Staggered cedar shingles also known as cedar shakes add a rustic look when used as siding on one of more exterior walls of a house.

Attaching cedar siding.

Cedar shakes install on the existing wood siding or a plywood. If you re thinking of installing shingle siding it s important to note that this option can be used only if the sheathing is boards plywood or osb. Flashing intercepts and directs the flow of water away from the building to designed drainage paths. Installing cedar siding planks requires at least three workers.

Although cedar shingles take more time to install than most other types of siding they lend a rich textured look to your exterior. For curb appeal that will make your house stand out in the neighborhood consider installing shingle siding. Use an air nailer if possible to speed nailing and minimize damage to siding surface from hammer dents. Cedar shingles are treated with a fire retardant that makes them as safe to use as any other type of siding material.

For horizontal applications start with the bottom course and work up with the channels pointing upwards. Cedar siding is available in a variety of styles. Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically. Flashing is an important line of defense in controlling moisture in wall assemblies.

Installing them is more labor intensive than installing some other types of siding but it isn t as challenging as may appear. One of the great features of cedar however is it s easy to cut saw nail and glue. Before installing siding make sure that flashings are installed to prevent moisture from entering wall and roof spaces. Do it yourself cedar siding is easy to do for those reasons plus you re installing one relatively small piece at a time rather than large bulky sheets that are awkward to handle and install.