Ship lap shiplap siding is a type of drop lap siding with tight joints similar to tongue and groove but instead of a fitted groove it overlaps the next board usually by 1 2 to 3 4.
Nailing pattern for shiplap siding.
Cut and place boards to stagger cut ends from row to row.
Insert the galvanized nail.
Use a level to check that you lay the courses evenly.
The shiplap edges give the t1 11 a seamless pattern.
Lay a course of shiplap across the bottom of the building exterior.
With the assistance of a level to keep things even apply the first board starting at the bottom and work upward.
Repeat until wall is complete.
Contractors nail t1 11 siding to a building s exterior and usually protect its surface with paint.
If two boards meet at the same stud place the first piece halfway onto the stud and nail.
Fit the second course above the first course of shiplap.
Step 1 hold the first sheet of t1 11 siding against the building s wall studs with the edge of its inside shiplap seam covering a wall stud.
If you decide to install shiplap siding vertically be sure to bevel cut the ends so water is directed to the outside.
Using a stud finder locate the studs and mark them on the wall.