Cedar Siding Corner Detail

Wall construction like all siding materials western red cedar performs best when installed properly on a suitable frame.

Cedar siding corner detail.

The 122 series corners are also available in copper or stainless steel by special order only and available in a wide variety of lengths and flange widths to cover most styles of wood siding. Corner boards are applied to the sheathing with siding fitting tightly against the narrow edge of the boards allowing for expansion and an adequate caulking bead. Buzzards bay gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. Width is a matter of taste and proper proportion.

For cedar siding over wood sheathing nailed at studs for application over foam sheathing add the thickness of the foam to the tabulated nail length. Width is a matter of taste and proper proportion. Face width 1 3 4 per side at the bottom tapering to 1 1 4 at the top. The most common are 3 4 inch or 1 1 4 inches thick.

Thickness of the corner board will depend on the thickness of the siding. Thickness of the corner board will depend on the thickness of the siding. Cedar even butt. Corner boards are applied to the sheathing with siding fitting tightly against the narrow edge of the boards allowing for expansion and an adequate caulking bead.

Cedar siding should be securely nailed to framing members. Use a felt paper spline wrapped around the corner and extending 6 inches beyond the corner board to protect the joints where the siding meets the corner boards see figure 1 5 at left. 122 series corners are designed primarily for wood siding. Box model ehd0810336 116 98 box 116 98 box free delivery.

In a woven corner also known as a laced corner each successive course of siding is mated with its counterpart on the adjoining wall. The simplest way to turn the corner when using lap siding or cedar shingles is by constructing a woven corner see figure above. The most common are 3 4 inch or 1 1 4 inches thick. Building siding flashing finish details for building corners use overlapping 1x4s or 1x6s at outside corners or use 5 4 stock for a heavier look.