Drop Channel Wood Siding
Drop channel siding is beneficial because it provides the wood with plenty of room to contract and to expand without the structure of the siding being damaged.
Drop channel wood siding. Additionally there is visual interest in the form of a shadow line thanks to how these boards line up. Here s what it looks like when it hasn t been installed. When it is installed this is how it turns out. Channel rustic siding sometimes referred to as channel lap siding has a rustic rough sawn texture.
However wood will shrink and swell with any changes in moisture content and weather. This siding provides excellent weather protection and the channel adds depth and allows for breathing in variable climates. Read our wood siding sqft to lft coverage and buyer beware warning to make sure you ask the right questions before you buy. Drop channel siding can be special ordered in prefinished grades of whichever wood is desired.
According to nelma to minimize dimensional change after installation install shiplap siding at a moisture content that matches with local climate as closely as possible. It is easily installed and material waste is minimal. Unfortunately we do not sell it with online stock for purchase. Drop siding sometimes known as dutch lap siding for that special look on your house that will be the envy of your neighbors.
It requires the same maintenance of any other wood siding with periodic power washing and painting or sealing. Channel lap channel rustic siding has 1 2 overlap and a 1 to 1 1 4 reveal that creates a channel effect between boards. This siding is a southern yellow pine product and a great choice as its properties allow it to provide years of service. 0 563 in x 47 875 in x 95 875 in item 12957 model na.
The image clearly shows that there is seemingly a channel between the. Channel siding allows maximum dimensional wood change breathing in climates of highly variable moisture levels between seasons without adversely affecting the appearance. Our kiln dried 1x8 white pine drop siding pattern 105 is ready for installation once received on your jobsite. Usually available smooth rough or saw textured.
Western red cedar channel siding board is a store exclusive item and only able to be bought in a home depot store. 0 594 in x 48 in x 96 in. Therefore it is a very popular choice. In the last few years a custom milled pattern has gained interest.
Custom milled 1x6 channel siding with 3 8 shadow gap between boards near clear grade missouri. Channel siding is a type of siding where the boards have been cut so that when installed horizontally there s seemingly a channel in the material. Rough hewn knotty pine is often milled into drop channel siding and valued for its rustic appearance.