Cedar Siding Inside Corners

Kiln dried pine or air dried western red cedar.

Cedar siding inside corners.

As in the above illustration at inside corners siding is frequently butted against a 2 x 2 trim strip. It can also be butted against adjoining walls with a trim strip used to cover the joint. Blend traditional lap siding seamlessly around every bend with vinyl carpentry corner systems or with cedar impressions shakes and shingles with matching inside and outside mitered corners. Air dried 5 x 5 also available for 4 1 2 x 9 half log siding.

Available smooth or hewn. With corner boards there is the choice of applying them next to the siding or over top of the siding as shown here. It can also be butted against adjoining walls with a trim strip used to cover the joint. This saves time because i can use whatever random sized shingle i want to start with.

As in the above illustration at inside corners siding is frequently butted against a 2 x 2 trim strip. Always apply primer or stain end cuts. For inside corners i like to start at the corner itself and work the row outward from there. Use a felt paper spline wrapped around the corner and extending 6 inches beyond the corner board to protect the joints where the siding meets the corner boards see figure 1 5 at left.

8 10 12 lengths. With corner boards there is the choice of applying them next to the siding or over top of the siding as shown here. It s important to note that working toward the inside corner means the last shingle in the row will likely need a precision size width cut as well as a scribe cut. Use a 4 piece corner system to add a contrasting or coordinating color.

Use overlapping 1x4s or 1x6s at outside corners or use 5 4 stock for a heavier look.