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.
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Installing bevel siding clapboards spacing for the siding should be laid out beforehand.
The number of board spaces between the soffit and bottom of the lowest piece of siding at the foundation should be such that the overlap is as per the table.
In horizontal application start at the bottom and work up with the groove edges facing downwards.
Flashing is an important line of defense in controlling moisture in wall assemblies.
Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically.
Do not nail through overlaps.
Tongue and groove siding can be installed horizontally or vertically.
Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried.
Siding up to 6 inches wide can be blind nailed with one siding nail per bearing toe nailed through the base of each tongue.
For horizontal applications start with the bottom course and work up with the channels pointing upwards.
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Flashing intercepts and directs the flow of water away from the building to designed drainage paths.