Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried.
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The number of board spaces between the soffit and bottom of the lowest piece of siding at the foundation should be such that the overlap is as per the table.
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In horizontal application start at the bottom and work up with the groove edges facing downwards.
Lap siding can be installed horizontally or vertically.
Do not nail through overlaps.
For vertical siding installation stud walls require horizontal blocking lines or furring strips.
Installing bevel siding clapboards spacing for the siding should be laid out beforehand.
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Flashing is an important line of defense in controlling moisture in wall assemblies.
When applied over wood based sheathing vertical siding should be nailed to horizontal blocking or other wood framing members not exceeding 36 91cm on center when face nailed or 32 81cm on center when blind nailed.
Before installing siding make sure that flashings are installed to prevent moisture from entering wall and roof spaces.
Flashing intercepts and directs the flow of water away from the building to designed drainage paths.
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