Cedar lap siding grades clear cedar.
Cedar lap siding grades.
Larger overlaps can be used on wider bevel sidings such as 10 and 12 in pieces see wrcla publication installing cedar siding for more information.
Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically.
This is an architect grade.
For horizontal applications start with the bottom course and work up with the channels pointing upwards.
Clear and knotty or stk.
Lap sidings are normally supplied in a variety of patterns either green unseasoned or dry in clear or knotty grades and with a smooth or saw textured face.
This is the rarest.
Channel siding is normally supplied in unseasoned knotty grades.
Western red cedar siding grades.
There are also two other terms under appearance grade cedar.
Near clear has very few very tiny knots and a median price point for the knot so fond.
Commonly available sizes are 1 x6 1 x8 and 1 x10.
C and better clear.
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.
Appearance grade is primarily for non structural lumber under 2 thick.
Cedar is also graded based on appearance which is called appearance grade or select lumber.
Highest grade fewest knots is the top of the line wood.
Do not nail through overlaps.
The face side is saw textured.
The two most common patterns for lap siding are going to be shiplap with a center match pattern or channel rustic.
4 3 1 2 2 1 2 4 80 1 60 6 5 1 2 4 1 2 2 67 1 33 8 7 1 2 6 1 2 1 85 1 23 10 9 1 2 8 1 2 1 41 1 18 12 11 1 2 10 1 2 1 14 1 14.
This siding type can also be supplied kilnd dried or green unseasoned.
Clear grades are manufactured to order.
Lap sidings can come in a variety of different sizes patterns and grades.