How To Make German Lap Siding

Pattern 105 dutch lap german lap drop siding or cove lap siding.

How to make german lap siding.

Measure from the top of the first board down to 1 1 2 inches and mark a line along the board with a chalk line. Dutch lap or german siding is a type of drop siding which unlike clapboards is non beveled and not lapped in installation instead it is edge matched with a shiplap or less often tongue and groove so that it installs flat on wall framing even without sheathing. Our german shiplap siding is made with a yellow pine graded d better. Kiln dried southern yellow pine mill seconds german lap siding boards aka pattern 105 105 siding priced by the linear foot.

This design was called lap siding. Yellow pine is a durable wood that is often used outside but must be primed and painted to hold up to the exterior elements. You should know that the approach to the development of the exterior wall is necessary for specific areas especially if some materials such as wood are used in the construction of the exterior wall. Old dutch lap german lap we made a bunch out of 1x8 fj primed i had to match existing rabbit cut build out first coarse looks great 04 10 2008 06 44 pm.

This lap siding has a cove on the bottom edge and has a smooth surface on the face. Dutch lap or german lap siding is commonly used as a lap siding technique. Place the second board with its bottom edge along this line and nail in place. It s known by all of these names but the profile is the same.

Rather than buying a long piece from the lumber yard and b. Comes in 3 4 thick x 6 3 8 a profile 7 1 8 b profile or 7 3 4 c profile tall. 1x6 lap siding 45 linear foot 1x8 lap siding 60 linear foot available in various lengths. Our profile number is tw628 and comes in 3 different sizes.

Continue marking and adding boards until the siding installation is complete. Please call or text for length availability. There may be occasional knots but relatively clear. Dutch lap vinyl siding dutch lap especially in pine and cedar remains readily available and is still installed today.

From a distance it gives a slightly rustic log impression.