Staple a layer of house wrap to the sheathing working from the bottom up and overlapping joints by several inches so that any water that reaches it will shed down the wall.
How to install wood lap siding.
Lp smartside lap siding is a great material to work with because it isn t fragile to work with like.
Drill holes into the lap siding to prevent any cracks.
Installing wood siding is not an overly difficult process but there are some keys to a successful project.
Install the succeeding boards looking for the exact position using the marker pole.
If you are looking for a popular and effective method of covering the side of a house you can go ahead and install lap siding.
In this video dave shows you how to install lap siding.
Panels are beveled which means that they are wedge shaped and that the bottom edge is thicker than the top.
Plywood sheathing provides a sound flat base for lap siding.
Natural wood siding lap clapboard or beveled is still a common exterior finish.
Drive nails along these holes.