Housewrap creates the foundation.
How to seal roof to wall on channel cedar siding.
Because it tends not to be as absorbent as a more traditional milled siding stains can have trouble penetrating.
The length of nail you use will depend on the thickness of the siding.
Because most roof flashing is required to extend up the wall a minimum of 4 and some a minimum of 5.
When using paint or solid colored stain as a sealant apply a primer so that the coat of seal will completely fix to the wood.
The sheet acts as a backup at a vulnerable junction.
Wash part of a wall and allow it to dry thoroughly before applying the sealant.
Galvanized hot dipped zinc coated and aluminum nails are all appropriate.
Use a circular saw to cut the board to length and fasten it in place with nails.
Rough cut cedar siding is a durable building material.
Ideally i like to start by installing a 3 ft.
Measure the bottom piece of siding to the proper length which is the length of the wall to the roof line minus 2 inches.
Use a straightedge to help you transfer the angle you marked on the.
Regular stains don t require primer.
Sheet of housewrap or even better a piece of self adhering roof underlayment to the wall before the first truss or roof rafter is placed against it.
The roof flashing is then placed up behind this through the wall z bar flashing on the outside of the vertical blocking backing material.
Pressure washing can damage cedar so if possible wash by hand.