Bevel siding is available in clear and knotty grades.
Bevel siding profiles.
Western red cedar bevel siding is the most widely used siding type.
Boral beveled siding stock profiles.
Unlike composite substitutes that attempt to simulate the appearance of cedar siding authentic western red cedar bevel siding has the natural depth and character desired for the finest appearance.
Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces.
This pattern is special mill cut that allows the siding panels to fit together in such a way as to protect joints from water infiltration.
Knotty siding has warmth and casual charm and is ideal for homes cottages club houses and applications where a rustic appearance is desired.
Clear siding gives premium quality appearance and is ideal for prestigious upmarket applications.
Whether your dream house is a classic colonial ladylike victorian or handsome craftsman our diverse and detailed siding options will help you create a historically accurate architecturally correct and flat out gorgeous home.
Effectively creating a small air gap between the siding and the building sub structure or sheathing.
Taking a side on view each board or course looks like a thin wedge or bevel and each course is installed slightly overlapping the one underneath.
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Bevel lap siding should be installed with the lower thicker bevel butt edge overlapping the thin edge which results in an attractive shadow line.
Its natural oils make it resistant to decay and insects and it is pitch and resin free.
The bevel pattern sometimes called bevel lap or clapboard siding has a triangular profile with a thick butt and a thin upper edge.
Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication.
Bevel siding is lumber board resawn at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other with a thick butt and a thin upper edge lapped to shed water.
Western red cedar is nature s perfect siding material.
It is produced by resaying lumber at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other.
Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 4 inch penetration into solid wood using one nail per piece spaced at a maximum of 24 inches on center.
The clapboard profile is one of the most ubiquitous traditional types of siding in america.
Nothing else comes close to cedar s ideal combination.