Cedar Siding Details

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.

Cedar siding details.

As its name implies clear cedar has no knots in it giving it a very smooth and even appearance. The purpose of flashing window and door headers is to intercept water behind the siding and direct it to the outside. Download profile information for western red cedar siding available in cad or pdf format. Highest grade fewest knots is the top of the line wood.

Cedar siding grades clear cedar. 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. Our stk tight knot grade. Clear cedar siding is made of the highest grade of western red cedar and as such is your most expensive option.

Near clear has very few very tiny knots and a median price point for the knot so fond. Siding with a cedar veneer is the least expensive. Why use western red cedar. Installing bevel siding clapboards spacing for the siding should be laid out beforehand.

For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page. That s the sound of money you can save with real cedar siding. Characteristics properties of western red cedar. This is an architect grade.

Lumber sizes and spacing for blocking and furring are shown in table 4. Cedar siding should be securely nailed to framing members furring members or to blocking between framing members. Door and window flashing. Not only does it cost less up front than composite materials but thanks to its low density western red cedar is a natural thermal insulator.

Instantly access installation info technical bulletins sds sheets more. Roof ground clearance. This is the rarest.