Corner Boards For Cedar Siding

These pieces are used to protect the wood that is exposed after lap siding has been installed.

Corner boards for cedar siding. Because the two new boards overlap in a butt joint at the corner you only have to cut along one wall to create the 4 1 2 in wide recess needed. Pattern stock 1 in. They seal the corners of the siding against water the most typical corner trim. Item 7589 model l5wp41544688.

Corner boards are often omitted on ranch and prairie style houses which emphasize horizontal lines rather than verticals. Corners traditionally are covered with vertical boards either finished like the siding or painted in an accent color. Corner boards are a popular and easier alternative to mitered corners. Corner boards are a popular and easier alternative to mitered corners.

Pull away nails on the cut line and renail the siding 1 in. This aluminum trim is a great choice for siding corners lightweight yet durable. The most common are 3 4 inch or 1 1 4 inches thick. The simplest way to turn the corner when using lap siding or cedar shingles is by constructing a woven corner see figure above.

Thickness of the corner board will depend on the thickness of the siding. Width is a matter of taste and proper proportion. S1s2e cedar board 12 pack model wrc144t12pk 54 99 package 54 99 package out of stock online. Edge strip for corners.

The most common are 3 4 inch or 1 1 4 inches thick. You ll have to cut back the siding at each corner if you install wider boards. Corner boards are applied to the sheathing with siding fitting tightly against the narrow edge of the boards allowing for expansion and an adequate caulking bead. 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft tongue and groove cedar board.

Corner boards are applied to the sheathing with siding fitting tightly against the narrow edge of the boards allowing for expansion and an adequate caulking bead. Thickness of the corner board will depend on the thickness of the siding.