How To Apply Shiplap Siding

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How to apply shiplap siding.

Using a tape measure measure the wall on which you ll be installing shiplap boards from one side to the other. The top board is ripped with a table saw and cut at an angle to match that of the roof joists. We decided to take the shiplap up to the ceiling to make the room appear bigger. Below you can see the back wall coming along.

On this page i tend to use the term cladding elsewhere i use siding. Also many people ask is shiplap cladding waterproof. Shiplap can be installed directly to sheet rock drywall. Shiplap siding installation guide apply a vapor barrier to the wall.

If applying directly to the studs you will need to check local building and fire codes to ensure the proper requirements are met. The great thing about shiplap is that the boards slot right on top of each other so it is pretty quick to install. Cut and place boards to stagger cut ends from row to row. This protects it and preps it for your siding installation.

Before we begin there are two ways to get the shiplap look. Start the next piece on the. Attach 3 4 furring strips over the vapor barrier every 16. Start at the bottom of the wall.

With some quality plywood a few power tools and this tutorial you can bring a cool rustic new look to your walls. You can use tongue and groove boards that fit tight into each other or true rabbit edge shiplap where the edges simply overlap. Measure the height and length of the wall and. The description shiplap siding is used more in the us whereas here in the uk we tend to use the term shiplap cladding.

Then use the tape measure to measure the same distance on each of your shiplap boards. Repeat until wall is complete. First make sure you apply a vapor barrier to your home. Use your level to make sure each strip is plumb.

Mark the distance with a pencil. Simply mark the stud locations for nailing the shiplap or you can apply a construction adhesive such as liquid nails. Calculate how much plywood you ll need for your shiplap walls. If two boards meet at the same stud place the first piece halfway onto the stud and nail.

In my book the terms siding and cladding are interchangeable. To start the installation of a siding board pre drill holes above each furring strip. Drive a 3 stainless steel screw through the. Measure and cut the shiplap board to fit the wall.

You can also use tongue and groove for the same effect.