Installing Wood Siding On A Metal Building

Have you wondered how to install steel siding on a pole barn.

Installing wood siding on a metal building.

Depending on the length of the wall you. Distribute partial panels evenly on both sides of the wall for a balanced finish. These panels install like typical building siding and are available in the same variety of colors. When you decide to build a metal building but want a more traditional looking interior you can opt to finish the inside with wood framing and even drywall.

In this video i show how easy it can be. Drill guide holes to slide the bolts through the wood into the steel frame. Bolt the piece of wood to the steel frame by pre cutting holes into the frame so the bolts can fit through. Before you begin cover the sheathing with building wrap and install trim boards and flashings.

Putting up the siding 1. If you find any nails simply hammer them all the way into the wall or remove them using the claw end of a hammer. Either way expect to spend about a day installing 1200 square feet of panel with a helper. You will have to caulk putty and paint the hardi plank siding wall after the fact to prevent water intrusion and leaks rust on those penetrations in the future.

You also need to check the walls. Panels are typically available in 8 and 12 foot lengths. Nail furring and utility. Measure the length of the wall to see how many panels you ll need to use.

Check out how my wife and i used ribbed metal roofing panels to side our barn house during our exterior renovation. The house had ugly faded baby blue vin. You may have to get the metal building company to make some custom eave and corner flashing to lap over the siding at the corner at the roof. With wood siding you gain the traditional rustic wooden appearance while benefiting from the cost and durability of pre engineered metal structures.

Doing so allows you to gain all of the benefits of steel where it counts while utilizing wood framing inside a metal building where you are less likely to need the durability of steel. Provide a generous insulation r value in addition to a rugged stucco finish. Bolts should be completely threaded. To keep your vertical metal siding.

The sheets cover 3 foot so it goes up pretty fast. Use bolts made specifically for screwing into steel or metal if attaching wood flush onto a steel frame. It can be applied directly over the corrugated metal siding or over foam boards if you are looking for a flat look.