It is a series of wedge shaped strips of overlapping wood that shed water very efficiently and can last for a century or more.
Diy siding jig.
On rabbeted bevel siding leave a 1 8 inch expansion clearance.
On bevel siding use a furring strip to bring the bottom edge out the proper distance.
The cuts can be done by hand with a set of tin snips but squeezing the snips 5 6 times per cut can get really tiring and leaves a somewhat jagged.
A jig that holds the current plank so it correctly overlaps the previous plank makes installation easier and faster.
Clapboard is a very simple and ingenious invention.
Intended for utilization with a circular saw.
They have less tendency to warp and swell.
The first plank is installed at the bottom of the wall and subsequent planks overlap the previous plank by a minimum of 1 1 4 inches.
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Accommodates full length sidings and soffits.
Circular saw cutting jig for vinyl siding.
For bevel siding this is a minimum of 1 inch.
I recently replaced the old weathered aluminum siding on my house with maintenance free vinyl siding.
Make sure the first course is level.
Hardieplank is a fiber cement siding product.