What is Shiplap Siding
Shiplap siding can be found on the outside of house walls which give it a wood finish appearance. The bottom edge is thicker than the top - as the name would suggest. The difference is usually an inch to two inches. When the siding is applied to the wall surface, the nails are usually hidden in the top thinner portion of the siding where they will not be seen.
What Do You Need To Install Shiplap Siding?
The following equipment is required to install your shiplap siding:
. Saw horses
. Circular saw
. Saber saw
. Silicone caulk
. Caulk gun
. Galvanized siding nails
. I6-oz. claw hammer
. Carpenter's square
. Tape measure
. Chalk line
Preparation and Layout of the Shiplap Siding
Before installing any new siding all other siding needs to be removed - it cannot be placed on top of the old set. You will need to layer the wall with a paper of felt before applying the new one. Sanding down the new area is an option if it is dirty as well. The next step will be to apply the flashing. This is done to make sure there is no water leakage into the siding.
Determine what you want the boards to look like at the top since you will need to use an edge. In this case you can use a trim peace. The size of the vertical width also needs to be decided that will be exposed when the sidings are set. This can easily be done by stacking boards to get a width that you will check using a tape measurer. The result you obtain is called the "reveal" and the smaller it is, the more classic the appearance of the work you have done.
The shiplap siding is supposed to go around the entire house and all the boards that are placed need to meet at the same level at each corner. . You must draw level lines around the house as markers - preferably with a water level or spirit level if possible. You will need to take into account the fact that different sized shiplap siding will be used in accordance with where you have entrances and windows placed on the house.
Fastening the Shiplap Siding to the House
If you have plywood sheathing on the house, you just need to purchased the right type of nails to set the siding. When you place the shiplap siding, be sure to make use of the manufacturer's guidelines for the siding or it might be incorrectly and result in unnecessary expenses and stresses for yourself. This is not an easy task and if you are new to DIY, you are advised to seek assistance with the project.
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