To start the installation of a siding board pre drill holes above each furring strip with a 1 8 drill bit.
How to install ipe siding.
Screw and plug method.
Screw the deck boards down with stainless screws.
Gorilla brand glue epoxy etc plugs are then knocked off with a chisel and sanded smooth.
Drive a 3 stainless steel screw through the 1 8 pre drilled hole in the last step.
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Ipe shiplap siding installation process 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.
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Finish screw method stainless steel 8 trim head screws are screwed into the face of the decking.
To start the installation of a siding board pre drill holes above each furring strip.
Attach 3 4 furring strips over the vapor barrier every 16.
Ipe siding installation apply a vapor barrier to the wall.
Drive a 3 stainless steel screw through the 1 8.
Start at the bottom of the wall.
Recommended two per joist.
3 8 ipe plugs are then glued into the holes with waterproof glue i e.