Hemlock Board And Batten Siding

Yes i know it s going to shrink.

Hemlock board and batten siding.

I have not installed any revers batten siding but plenty of b b using hemlock. I like to use green hemlock for board and batten but it is important to put the boards and the battens up with the pith side out. These boards have been detailed straight lined nylon brushed and the edges have been trimmed. Ok so i ve started putting up 1 thick rough sawn hemlock boards battens later and pretty much went with the advice of put it up wet and let it dry on the wall method.

Hemlock weathers to a nice gray and holds up well as siding. Will this be green or air dried. The boards are fairly fresh cut. The goal is always to allow the wood to soak up as much product as possible.

Weathered gray brown barn siding. What species would work better for board and batten siding that i plan to let age naturally no stain hemlock or white pine. I have never used hemlock as siding but that s how we put up cedar board and batt. Can be supplied in random widths of 3 12 in.

Woodrich brand timber oil can be applied by brush stain pad rag sprayer or any combination. Board and batten moved inside in the late. Hemlock for board and batten siding. The boards have been milled to 1x10 size.

I like the looks of hemlock board batten siding when it s fresh sawn the honey orange color. And random lengths of 3 16 ft. Contact us for more details and how to order. After a little natural weathering this board and batten hemlock is ready to be protected.

If you use white pine it won t be long until you have the opportunity to replace the siding. If you nail the boards on both edges or if the batt nails go through the edge of the boards the boards will crack since you will be pinning both sides and they ll only be able to shrink towards the edges therefore crack. Click here for contact form. Inside the wood stain project.

Rough sawn hemlock board and batten siding with timber oil stain in brown sugar. Forum responses sawing and drying forum from contributor t. Cedar is a common choice for exterior board and batten siding but other acceptable wood species include cyprus redwood locust white oak and hemlock. Anyone have recommendations on the best preservative to keep this color.

We ll be building a cabin in northern michigan using hemlock logged from the property for exterior board and batten siding.