Bevel Siding Profiles

Western red cedar exterior siding or cladding comes in a spectrum of patterns including the one that is just right for your home s style and your budget.

Bevel siding profiles.

1 2 x 6 in. Specify the nominal size of the product. Dutch lap siding pattern. Duratemp is manufactured with a strong plywood veneer duratemp is manufactured with a strong plywood veneer inner core and a tough hardboard face that won t split crack or check even with rough treatment and is backed by a 50 year limited warranty.

The grade of the product governs its overall quality. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page. Duratemp is made of genuine plywood so even though it s lighter it s also stronger than most siding products. Not only our best selling product it s north america s most popular brand of siding.

Manufacturers recommend nailing modern resawn bevel siding through a single board to allow for wood movement at left. Refer to wrcla specification literature or grading agency rule books for available grades. Whether your dream house is a classic colonial ladylike victorian or handsome craftsman our diverse and detailed siding options will help you create a historically accurate architecturally correct and flat out gorgeous home. The clapboard profile is one of the most ubiquitous traditional types of siding in america.

30 12 118 a 114a construction 118 b. Our genuine wood siding is made according to the industry s strictest standards for performance and appearance. Bevel lap siding should be installed with the lower thicker bevel butt edge overlapping the thin edge which results in an attractive shadow line. The designer may choose from plain bevel rabbetted bevel or wavy edge bevel.

The bevel pattern sometimes called bevel lap or clapboard siding has a triangular profile with a thick butt and a thin upper edge. Bevel siding and bungalow siding are 20th century versions that are generally resawn from boards producing random grain to obtain widths of 8 and more. In vertical applications bevel cut the ends and install the lap siding so water is directed to the outside. Taking a side on view each board or course looks like a thin wedge or bevel and each course is installed slightly overlapping the one underneath.

Product pattern and intended use. Siding is used as an exterior cladding to provide both weather protection and architectural style. Whether used alone or combined with our moulding or shingles maibec siding will lend organic beauty and warmth to any architectural style for years to come. Effectively creating a small air gap between the siding and the building sub structure or sheathing.