Clapboard Stained Wood Siding

But there is good reason not to powerwash a wood sided exterior.

Clapboard stained wood siding.

Clapboard siding is a traditional wood siding used in homes for many generations. Primed wood nickel gap ship lap siding and wall panel 6 pieces per box model bpafpss0106b 90 00 90 00. Textured strand lap siding 23 model 28869 7 32. Recently added 2.

Lp smartside 3 8. A diy paint job requires about 60 hours of labor. Also known as bevel or clapboard siding lap siding is a traditional style of cladding going back to the early days of the u s. 1st cedar is a relatively soft wood.

Kimberly bay 3 4 in. It is important to note that with lap siding the wood will need to be painted or stained periodically and caulking has to be completed to reduce any damage from the weather. Compared to today s vinyl siding wooden clapboards. Lp smartside 8 in.

Set your store to see local availability see similar items. Whether it is white or red cedar or clapboard or even alaskan yellow cedar it is still wood has longitudinal pores running its length from butt to feathered edge on a shingle as well as on cedar clapboard. Needs to be done about every five years or as soon as you see it deteriorate. Out of stock online.

Get free shipping on qualified clapboard siding or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Most lap siding has four to eight inches of board exposed with a smaller amount of exposed wood creating a more expensive look on the home. Lap siding is created by sawing a board lengthwise in a slight pie shape. Clapboard stain similar to shown flood twf semi in blue shale.

Sbc 16 in. Wood siding needs to be sealed with either paint stain or a sealer. Wood grain surface 1 new arrival. A bold trim color can highlight a house s best features.

Just wash and a recoat every few years. A professional crew will paint a two story 2 300 sq. An inch above the siding s butt edge drive in one 7d nail into each stud. If clapboard isn t long enough to span a wall splice two together with a 45 degree scarf joint.

Paint will dry in a thicker coat providing a more substantial barrier. From a distance this craftsman influenced house looks painted but closer inspection reveals a penetrating semitransparent stain on its cedar clapboards. The advantage to stain is that it will expand and contract more with the wood enduring the changing weather better. House for about 3 000 5 000.

It is still in use today because of its appearance and durability. With proper care the siding can last the lifetime of the home. Bed clapboard ends into it leaving 1 16 inch space along the corner board. Stain is also more breathable allowing natural airflow through the wood.