How To Make German Lap Siding

Old dutch lap german lap we made a bunch out of 1x8 fj primed i had to match existing rabbit cut build out first coarse looks great 04 10 2008 06 44 pm.

How to make german lap siding.

Our german shiplap siding is made with a yellow pine graded d better. Yellow pine is a durable wood that is often used outside but must be primed and painted to hold up to the exterior elements. Measure from the top of the first board down to 1 1 2 inches and mark a line along the board with a chalk line. By name it is called dutch lap german lap or even novelty siding.

Dutch lap vinyl siding dutch lap especially in pine and cedar remains readily available and is still installed today. Dutch lap siding which is also known as cove lap and german lap and simply pattern 105 by wwpa western wood products association is distinguished by its curved reveal or channel between the installed boards. It s known by all of these names but the profile is the same. Dutch lap or german siding is a type of drop siding which unlike clapboards is non beveled and not lapped in installation instead it is edge matched with a shiplap or less often tongue and groove so that it installs flat on wall framing even without sheathing.

Kiln dried southern yellow pine mill seconds german lap siding boards aka pattern 105 105 siding priced by the linear foot. There may be occasional knots but relatively clear. Pattern 105 dutch lap german lap drop siding or cove lap siding. While this may cause confusion it is clear however that its unique look inspired one of its numerous successors most popular profiles.

1x6 lap siding 45 linear foot 1x8 lap siding 60 linear foot available in various lengths. Comes in 3 4 thick x 6 3 8 a profile 7 1 8 b profile or 7 3 4 c profile tall. Please call or text for length availability. You should know that the approach to the development of the exterior wall is necessary for specific areas especially if some materials such as wood are used in the construction of the exterior wall.

Our profile number is tw628 and comes in 3 different sizes. Rather than buying a long piece from the lumber yard and b. Place the second board with its bottom edge along this line and nail in place. Continue marking and adding boards until the siding installation is complete.

This lap siding has a cove on the bottom edge and has a smooth surface on the face.