How to install tongue and groove siding.
Tongue groove cedar siding installation.
Tongue groove cedar siding clear grade 1x4 pre finished custom 50 50 mix cabots pacific redwood heartwood tongue groove patterns t g have the greatest variation in profile the outline or shape of the board.
This is called blind nailing the only location that we installed fasteners in the face of the cedar was at the top where a trim board was covering it.
It can be installed horizontally vertically or diagonally each method giving a distinctly different look.
A variety of siding types fit together by means of tongues and grooves or over and underlapping edges.
Cedar is versatile and just plain attractive to look at.
For interior or exterior use.
Western red cedar tongue groove is widely used for its good looks and versatility.
Tongue and groove is great for any wall or ceiling applications.
Wider siding should be face nailed using two nails per piece.
Tongue groove siding is available with rough or smooth faces.
Because the overlap is less than on other types of siding these provide somewhat less protection from the elements.
Tongue and groove or lapped sidings generally have a rustic cabinlike appearance.
Both seasoned kiln dried and unseasoned green sidings are available.
Siding up to 6 inches wide can be blind nailed with one siding nail per bearing toe nailed through the base of each tongue.
The stales are installed every 12 into the tongue of the board and are covered and hidden by the next boards groove is installed.
Cedar is renowned for its appearance stability durability and weather resistance.
Every piece meets the highest grading standards for strength and appearance.
How distinct or shadowed the line between the boards appears after installation depends on the shape of the edge.