How To Trim Wood Siding

When to use undersill trim.

How to trim wood siding.

Because the siding is beveled the cut edge under a window may end up about 1 2 in. Use a circular saw to cut the siding boards to length making sure that each joint falls on a stud. Outside corners are typically trimmed with two overlapping trim boards. If it falls more than 1 4 in.

If it falls 1 4 in. This is much like building a frame around the windows so be sure to account for the width of the trim when measuring to cut these pieces. Homes with gables at different levels on the roofs often have siding that meets the roof line. Step 2 cutting wood siding.

To give a clean finished look you can fill the nail holes with wood filler before you apply your sealer. Out from the wall. Away skip the undersill trim and simply rely on the j channel. Use a measuring square to ensure that each board is cut exactly square.

It is a series of wedge shaped strips of overlapping wood that shed water very efficiently and can last for a century or more. How to cut siding near the roof line. Measure mark and cut 1 x2 wood trim to size using a table saw. Instead of a standard straight cut you must cut these pieces.

4 mark trim boards. Next place along the surface of the home s exterior and secure in place with same stainless steel 2 nails and nail gun. Be sure to hold the pole at the exact same height every time you mark trim boards. When choosing lumber for your clapboard siding project consider soft woods such as pine and fir.

Clapboard is a very simple and ingenious invention. Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim around a new or old window. Or less away add the undersill trim to lock it in place shown. Cut and position the second from the bottom siding board so it aligns with the layout marks you made with the story pole.

Again using the story pole mark the trim pieces around windows and doors. They have less tendency to warp and swell. 5 install the second siding board.