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| INSTALLING SIDING | PREPARATION | OVERVIEW |
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When Western Red Cedar is properly installed and finished, it will give years of trouble-free service and will give your home a character and distinction that other sidings cannot match.
ACCLIMATIZE SIDING
Cedar siding can swell or shrink as it gains or loses moisture to reach equilibrium with the moisture content of the surrounding air. Ensuring that the moisture content of cedar siding is at equilibrium before it is installed will minimize movement later on. More
PRIME BEFORE INSTALLING
After cedar has achieved equilibrium moisture content and before it is installed, a coating on all surfaces is recommended. More
NAILS
Hot-Dipped galvanized, aluminum and stainless steel nails are all corrosion-resistant and can be used to nail Western Red Cedar. More
WALL CONSTRUCTION
Cedar siding should be securely nailed to framing members, furring members or to blocking between framing members. More
RIGID FOAM SHEATHING
For best results with rigid foam and other sheathing products, follow the nailing recommendations as to nail type, positioning, penetration and spacing. More
CONTROLLING MOISTURE
High humidity output from washers, dryers, showers, kitchens and other sources, combined with today's energy-efficient construction, can result in a build up of interior moisture vapor. More
Note that this section contains general guidelines that may be followed with confidence in most areas. However, severe local climatic conditions such as extreme heat, extreme dryness, high winds, seacoast exposure, and areas with wide climactic swings may necessitate additional fastening of the siding. |
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Members of the Western Red Cedar Export Association provide western red cedar to Belgium, France, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan and other markets around the world. |
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