Installing Cedar Shake Siding Corners

Extend the flex wrap at least 6 inches up the sides of each window opening.

Installing cedar shake siding corners.

With corner boards there is the choice of applying them next to the siding or over top of the siding as shown here. You can use a nail gun to install cedar shingles and shakes. However the nail heads must not be overdriven into the surface of the shingles. To learn more visit.

Waterproof the window sills by covering them with flex wrap. Start at the bottom of the wall at one end. Align the thick lower edge of a cedar shake at the lower edge of the. Begin the installation by wrapping the house with a waterproof membrane either 15 to 30 pound felt or semi permeable house wrap.

Always apply primer or stain end cuts. Apply overlapping horizontal rows of building paper onto the shear wall using a staple gun with 3 8 inch staples. Read the full post. 2 installing western red cedar siding c ongratulations on your choice of western red cedar siding western red cedar is one of the world s premier quality woods noted for its appearance light weight insulation value and dimensional stability.

As in the above illustration at inside corners siding is frequently butted against a 2 x 2 trim strip. See the cssb s new roof construction manual for more details.