Foundry Shake Siding Installation

Info and details about the foundry cedar shakes.

Foundry shake siding installation.

In order to maintain the windload resistance the wood framing materials shall have a minimum specific gravity of 0 42 and the fasteners for attaching the siding to framing materials shall be corrosion. Foundry makes it possible to get the warm look and beautiful colors of cedar without the high maintenance. Vinyl siding has always been about durability. Shakes and shingles embodying the true essence of wood.

The siding expands and contracts with temperature changes and the panels must be free to move. Cedar shake siding makes a bold statement with its staggered or split shake look that s reminiscent of authentic cottages along the east coast. Our perfection shingles are clean crisp vertical grains with varied widths for a traditional rustic edge. Fasten the panel every 10 inches placing each nail in the center of a nailing slot.

The beauty of wood and the strength of vinyl that s easy to install. Foundry brings the best of both together with our specialty siding shake shingle and stone. Crafted from 72 molds cast from genuine cedar and stone our siding has the look and feel of the real thing. For beautiful siding to match your beautiful home vinyl shake is the top performance provider.

When installing foundry shake or shingle panels the first panel should be installed on the lower left side of the wall locked securely into the starter strip. Siding shall be installed over plywood or a wood composite solid sheathing not less than 13mm thickness should be used to provide an even base for vinyl siding see astm vsi installation standards. Split shake shake foundry siding. Elevate the curb appeal of any home with a wide variety of shingle shake and stone siding in styles that deliver character and charm.

Choose from our split or staggered shake to demonstrate the extraordinary authenticity of a classy cedar profile. The foundry corners are designed to align with the 5 7 or 10 127mm 178mm or 254mm exposure panels. Once you have determined where the first course is to begin trim the top portion of the assembly at the correct length of the corner.