Installing Cedar Shake Siding Corners

As in the above illustration at inside corners siding is frequently butted against a 2 x 2 trim strip.

Installing cedar shake siding corners.

However the nail heads must not be overdriven into the surface of the shingles. Align the thick lower edge of a cedar shake at the lower edge of the. With corner boards there is the choice of applying them next to the siding or over top of the siding as shown here. Apply overlapping horizontal rows of building paper onto the shear wall using a staple gun with 3 8 inch staples.

Waterproof the window sills by covering them with flex wrap. Install drip edge flashing along the tops of the window and door openings. Always apply primer or stain end cuts. You can use a nail gun to install cedar shingles and shakes.

Extend the flex wrap at least 6 inches up the sides of each window opening. To learn more visit. It can also be butted against adjoining walls with a trim strip used to cover the joint. See the cssb s new roof construction manual for more details.

Start at the bottom of the wall at one end. Read the full post.