Maintain 1 8 inch 3 mm spacing at corner boards and trim.
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When applied over wood based sheathing vertical siding should be nailed to horizontal blocking or other wood framing members not exceeding 36 91cm on center when face nailed or 32 81cm on center when blind nailed.
Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried.
Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically.
Flashing is an important line of defense in controlling moisture in wall assemblies.
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Installing bevel siding clapboards spacing for the siding should be laid out beforehand.
For vertical siding installation stud walls require horizontal blocking lines or furring strips.
Flashing is an important line of defense in controlling moisture in wall assemblies.
Do not nail through overlaps.
Furr out the bottom course of siding with 3 8 inch by 1 inch 9 5 by 25 4 mm wood strips.
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Before installing siding make sure that flashings are installed to prevent moisture from entering wall and roof spaces.
Caulk with non hardening sealant.
Drive nails flush with siding surface penetrating studs at least 1 2 inch 12 7 mm.
Flashing intercepts and directs the flow of water away from the building to designed drainage paths.
Allow for canting of the first course of siding and install to level line.
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