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How to install tigerwood siding.
Here are 5 basic tips for installing board and batten siding on a home.
Kiln dried tigerwood lumber is suitable for many outdoor applications such as decks siding benches docks playgrounds flower boxes and other outdoor furniture.
Our tigerwood decking is kiln dried to a moisture content of approximately 14 16 for outdoor use.
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Attach 3 4 furring strips over the vapor barrier every 16.
Siding soffits whether it s inside outside on the wall or on the ceiling adding natural wood brings a beautiful and timeless element to your space.
Tigerwood shiplap siding installation to protect from excess moisture apply a vapor barrier to the wall attach 3 4 furring strips spaced over 16 to the vapor barrier starting at the bottom start the installation of siding by pre drilling holes above each furring strip with a 1 8 drill.
More detailed instructions can be found on the installation tab and the installation requirements documents.
Allow a 1 8 gap between standard deck boards for drainage and airflow.
Don t side like a hack.
The company i plan to order it from does not show how to install this as siding just decking.
How do i install it and how do i.
Standard pregrooved decking.
I am the owner of a 1800s house in philadelphia.
Because of its incredible beauty tigerwood lumber it is highly sought after for both interior and exterior applications.
I am replacing the aluminum siding on an extended kitchen nook with tigerwood an extra hard brazilian wood.
Shiplap siding installation guide.
Whether you re a master carpenter or a diy er i hope you en.
Apply a vapor barrier to the wall.
To start the installation of a siding board pre drill holes above each furring strip with a 1 8 drill bit.
To ensure you have the right product for any application we have the ability to mill any of our tigerwood into any siding soffit trim or custom profile.
Gently sloping the soil under the deck away from the house and covering the soil with plastic is recommended for any type of deck installation.
The first row of tigerdeck boards should be squared accurately to the substructure predrilled and screwed through the face with 1 2 stainless steel or ceramic coated deck screws per joist.
