Expansion Gap For Siding

Gap for expansion wherever siding butts accessories.

Expansion gap for siding. As a result the expansion gap between the top of the tongue and bottom of the groove can range from o to 1 8. Allow for expansion and contraction. Face nail with two nails per piece for 8 inches patterns and wider keeping nails 2 1 2 to 3 inches apart to allow for dimensional movement without splitting. Use a keyhole or reciprocating saw with a fine tooth blade to remove enough material from one of the pieces of lap siding.

An improper expansion gap may have similar consequences to the results shown above especially if the milling process is irregular. Do not caulk between siding and any built in receiving channels located at or around windows. Always caulk between the siding and the trim. When installing in freezing weather below 40.

Siding must be cut in lengths to provide for expansion. Allowance should be made for expansion and contraction by leaving a 1 4 6 4mm gap between the siding and all corner posts and channels. Remove any sawdust dirt or debris from the gap to prep it for finishing. Allow a 1 4 in.

Increase to 3 8 9 5mm when installing in temperatures below 40 f 4 4 c. Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap between pieces if the siding is air or kiln dried. Do not nail through overlaps. Vertical trim gap caulking.

For siding up to 6 inches wide use one nail one inch up from the lap. Create a proper 3 16 space at minimum between the two pieces of siding. Vinyl siding must be nailed so expansion and contraction are not restricted.