Sand the sharp edges on the ends of the slab if needed.
How to make live edge siding.
Choose straight 3 4 inch thick lumber that is free from open knots splits and checking.
Work your way to 150 180 220 and 320 grit.
The more curves or limbs in the logs the better.
Typical clapboard siding is 6 or 8 inches wide.
The cost can vary depending on the kind of wood you use and if you use cedar then you re really adding some extra costs of 4 6 50 per square foot.
Set your table saw blade as high as it will go at a 15 degree angle for 1 by 6 lumber or 10 degrees for.
If this is the case with your slab sand the roughness away with 120 grit sandpaper.
Make your cut with the blade of the jigsaw tilted in towards the board not away.
When installing it don t use them in the order they were cut but mix the boards for more character.
With the angle set its time to cut the board.
We call it mountain siding here in nc.
Working in the rough you need to use a few extra carpentry techniques to turn rough sawn lumber into attractive effective siding.
The wavy edge pattern.
Live edge slabs usually have bark on 2 sides.
Is live edge siding expensive.
Wavy edge siding also known as haida skirl siding is a sawn textured wavy edge bevel siding kiln dried to an average moisture content of 14 to ensure maximum stability in all climates.
You simply square an edge then just slice it up into 1 boards.
The other 2 sides are sometimes jagged from where they were cut.
With the cut made the live edge effect is already looking great.
The ends of rough sawn boards are usually irregular so you need.
Although to be honest i m not a fan of the cedar look.
This beautiful and unique pattern is produced from selected western red cedar with a high percentage of heartwood for added durability.
How to make your own clap board siding.
Actually it s easy to make if you ve got a sawmill.