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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 You'll 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 - you won't be able to place it on any older siding. You will need to layer the wall with a paper of felt before applying the new one. If the new area is dirty then you may need to sand it down. The next step will be to apply the flashing. This is to ensure that no water will leak into the siding after a heavy rain or wall washing.
Determine what you want the boards to look like at the top since you will need to use an edge. A trim piece can be installed in this case. 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. If they do not, you will be left with an uneven and poor appearance that will require modifications in order to repair the previous work. 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, so if you are new it may help to seek assistance from someone with more experience.
