Old House Shiplap Siding

It is similar to tongue and groove but with a single over lap usually 1 2 in depth but can be more or less depending on the width of the board 6 8 10 or the shiplap profile selected.

Old house shiplap siding.

Clapboards are the old new england staple. Ship lap siding is a type of drop lap siding with a tight flush joint profile. Shiplap house so named for this 1815 shed addition to an early 18th century house in annapolis maryland showcases a well preserved historical example of the flush flat backed siding. Kimberly bay 3 4 in.

Like the beveled and rabbited siding shiplap siding is rabbited as well. Because of this the siding is flush against the exterior wall of the house and fits tightly together at the top and bottom of the boards. Old glory barnwood board 5 pieces per box model bpbarn106ogb 71 10 71 10. Traditional new england clapboard is cut radially from the log producing true vertical grain that makes it weather resistant and stable.

Clapboard is always installed over wall sheathing. Available with either a 4 1 2 inch or a 6 7 8 inch wide exposure shown this interlocking lap siding is made with a mineral enhanced pvc foam substrate bonded to a uv resistant embossed acrylic outer layer that never needs painting. This siding effectively sheds water. However this siding is also rabbited on the top front.

Kimberly bay 3 4 in. Plain lap siding beveled to be thinner at one edge viewed from the end grain. Out of stock online.