Bevel Siding Profiles

Knotty siding has warmth and casual charm and is ideal for homes cottages club houses and applications where a rustic appearance is desired.

Bevel siding profiles.

Whether your dream house is a classic colonial ladylike victorian or handsome craftsman our diverse and detailed siding options will help you create a historically accurate architecturally correct and flat out gorgeous home. Bevel siding is lumber board resawn at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other with a thick butt and a thin upper edge lapped to shed water. The manufacturing process results in pieces with one face saw textured. Do not reduce the siding overlap recommendations given in the installation sections of this publication.

Place nail just above the overlap. Taking a side on view each board or course looks like a thin wedge or bevel and each course is installed slightly overlapping the one underneath. Bevel lap siding should be installed with the lower thicker bevel butt edge overlapping the thin edge which results in an attractive shadow line. Take care not to nail through the overlap of two pieces.

The clapboard profile is one of the most ubiquitous traditional types of siding in america. It is produced by resaying lumber at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other. Clear siding gives premium quality appearance and is ideal for prestigious upmarket applications. The bevel pattern sometimes called bevel lap or clapboard siding has a triangular profile with a thick butt and a thin upper edge.

Unlike composite substitutes that attempt to simulate the appearance of cedar siding authentic western red cedar bevel siding has the natural depth and character desired for the finest appearance. Boral beveled siding stock profiles. Nothing else comes close to cedar s ideal combination. Bevel siding is available in clear and knotty grades.

Its natural oils make it resistant to decay and insects and it is pitch and resin free. This pattern is special mill cut that allows the siding panels to fit together in such a way as to protect joints from water infiltration. Bevel siding should be face nailed to studs with 1 1 4 inch penetration into solid wood using one nail per piece spaced at a maximum of 24 inches on center. There are several options for communicating your custom siding needs upload cad drawings tracings hand sketches and or images to us along with basic dimensions and approximate lineal footage requirements via the contact tab on this website.

Effectively creating a small air gap between the siding and the building sub structure or sheathing.