What does WP4 mean in lumber?

Tongue & Groove
Our most popular. Large Red & Black Knots. Available in Clear Coat only. Tongue & Groove (WP4)

What size wood for siding?

THIS is EIGHT inches? Wood siding is often sold by the linear (or lineal) foot in 6″, 8″ and sometimes 10″ and 12″ widths. These widths are called NOMINAL “in name only” measurements. The ACTUAL or “dressed” width will be less.

How much do you overlap wood siding?

Snap vertical chalk lines at each stud location, typically every 16 or 24 inches. Bend flashing over the water table so it extends 1 inch up the wall. Secure the top edge of the flashing at the studs with 4d nails. Overlap the ends of the flashing 3 inches, and seal joints with a paintable synthetic-rubber sealant.

What is WRC siding?

Breathtaking Western Red Cedar Siding Western Red Cedar siding from Russin is the natural solution to your siding needs, both outdoors and indoors. From the instantly-recognizable scent to the rich, warm color to the characteristic durability and insulating properties, there is no substitute for real Western Red Cedar.

What is WP4 cedar?

Inland Cedar. #3 & Better Grade. WP4 is most commonly used for decorative or interior siding. Available in various lengths (Linear Foot). Please include the desired length when submitting quotes online.

What is car siding wood?

“Car siding is made from tongue-and-groove panels that have an additional groove down the center of each piece, so that the wood is actually twice as wide as it appears to be,” adds Cristina Miguelez, a remodeling and design expert at Fixr.

What type of wood is best for exterior siding?

Pine and cedar are the two main wood species used for exterior siding. Cedar types include eastern white cedar, red cedar, and Alaskan yellow cedar; each type has a color true to its name. While pine siding can be very affordable, it can’t resist rot and insects like cedar can.

What is the old wood siding called?

Types of Wood Siding Sold as clapboards (also known as beveled siding), shingles (or shakes), paneling, board and batten, or vertical siding comprised of tongue-and-grooved boards.

What goes under wood siding?

Underlayment Underlayment or weather resistive barrier (WRB) is installed between the siding and the sheathing. This can be tar paper or a house wrap such as HardieWrap® or Tyvek HomeWrap®. HardieWrap® is great for keeping water out and at the same time letting water vapor escape from the house.

What is STK cedar?

Knotty or STK stands for Select Tight Knots. As the name suggests, this grade has knots and provides a more rustic look. Structural and Appearance grades can sometimes be combined as well. For example, you could have a Number 2 structural grade that also has an A & Better appearance grade.