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Oct 21, 2008 · The original siding is painted pine claps with with the old red regular paper underneath. The claps are curling and splitting on this side of the house. The walls are 2x4 …

Jul 31, 2012 · Re: Cedar lap siding with J channel vinyl windows? One more thought on the trim nailing issue. Many manufacturers will void the warranty if nails are driven through the …

Dec 4, 2006 · Re: Cedar Shake Siding Question I priced out #1 Western Red Cedar sidewall shingles today from a roofing supply place about 1 mile as the crow flies. $195, clear all heart. …

May 29, 2005 · I have a customer who is experiencing a water penetration problem where their 8" bevel cedar siding meets a bick chimney. The location of the leak (s) are where the the …

Sep 1, 2009 · Re: Wide plank siding? Yes it is the striated panels. The thick bottom edge is not necessary, just the wide exposure look. I can't rip sheets or soffit, it has to be siding material of …

Oct 17, 2013 · I used western red cedar for everything on the outside. Heavy-butt shakes for the roof, which was skip-sheathed. VG clear claps. Copper nails everywhere. Why I used copper, I …

Apr 12, 2001 · I plan to replace a substantial amount of cedar shake siding on my 100 year old victorian. What is the general concensus about stapling versus nailing. I want to do the best …

I call it a contemporary style, it's a window wall gable end with cathedral ceilings. ( I'll try to post some pics when the camera comes in for unloading) While I was making my inspection for …

Dec 28, 2008 · We are building a ranch home with a walk-out lower level for a client that does not like the lap siding look (vinyl or fiber cement). The walk-out portion of the home will be sided …