Start by
learning the
grades, and
picking the
right profile
for the job
& Gunnar
Brinck
by Don Wallace
SELECTING
& INSTALLING
RED-CEDAR
SIDING
"I'd like to use wood siding, but I'm
afraid it's going to curl up and walk off
the wall. "
Builders who would like to use wood
as a siding material have often heard
about cupping, separating, loosening
joints, nail popping, splitting, or discoloration-
and the dissatisfied property
owner.
These "problems," however, are
often traced to the improper choice of
materials or misapplication of the product.
A little knowledge beforehand can
ensure professional results and save a lot
of worry.
Choosing the Right Product
Western species such as the western
cedars, Idaho white pine, western
hemlock, ponderosa pine, Douglas fir,
Englemann spruce, lodgepole pine, and
redwood are available for