Cedar Siding Details

Lumber sizes and spacing for blocking and furring are shown in table 4.

Cedar siding details.

Highest grade fewest knots is the top of the line wood. That s the sound of money you can save with real cedar siding. Cedar siding grades clear cedar. Western red cedar exterior siding or cladding comes in a spectrum of patterns including the one that is just right for your home s style and your budget.

Like all siding materials western red cedar performs best when installed properly on a suitable frame. Installing bevel siding clapboards spacing for the siding should be laid out beforehand. Instantly access installation info technical bulletins sds sheets more. Not only does it cost less up front than composite materials but thanks to its low density western red cedar is a natural thermal insulator.

For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page. Download profile information for western red cedar siding available in cad or pdf format. Our stk tight knot grade. As its name implies clear cedar has no knots in it giving it a very smooth and even appearance.

Clear cedar siding is made of the highest grade of western red cedar and as such is your most expensive option. Characteristics properties of western red cedar. This is the rarest. Why use western red cedar.

Start with the bottom course using a furring strip to support the lower edge. The purpose of flashing window and door headers is to intercept water behind the siding and direct it to the outside. This is an architect grade. Roof ground clearance.

Door and window flashing. Cedar siding should be securely nailed to framing members furring members or to blocking between framing members. So if you want siding that doesn t just look great but also keeps your heating and ac bills down the choice is clear.