Staple a layer of house wrap to the sheathing working from the bottom up and overlapping joints by several inches so that any water that reaches it will shed down the wall.
How to install wood lap siding.
In this video dave shows you how to install lap siding.
Installing wood siding is not an overly difficult process but there are some keys to a successful project.
How to install wood lap clapboard or beveled siding part 1.
Drill holes into the lap siding to prevent any cracks.
Panels are beveled which means that they are wedge shaped and that the bottom edge is thicker than the top.
Sometimes called clapboard or horizontal siding lap siding is a very good way of covering the side of a house.
Install the succeeding boards looking for the exact position using the marker pole.
Lp smartside lap siding is a great material to work with because it isn t fragile to work with like.
Plywood sheathing provides a sound flat base for lap siding.
Natural wood siding lap clapboard or beveled is still a common exterior finish.