Use a circular saw to cut the board to length and fasten it in place with nails.
How to seal roof to wall on channel cedar siding.
Always use corrosion resistant nails when working with cedar wood.
The length of nail you use will depend on the thickness of the siding.
When using paint or solid colored stain as a sealant apply a primer so that the coat of seal will completely fix to the wood.
The non milled wood surface creates a rustic appearance but it can present some challenges when it comes to finishing.
Measure the bottom piece of siding to the proper length which is the length of the wall to the roof line minus 2 inches.
Because it tends not to be as absorbent as a more traditional milled siding stains can have trouble penetrating.
Ideally i like to start by installing a 3 ft.
Rough cut cedar siding is a durable building material.
Wash part of a wall and allow it to dry thoroughly before applying the sealant.
Regular stains don t require primer.
Because most roof flashing is required to extend up the wall a minimum of 4 and some a minimum of 5.
Housewrap creates the foundation.
Galvanized hot dipped zinc coated and aluminum nails are all appropriate.
The roof flashing is then placed up behind this through the wall z bar flashing on the outside of the vertical blocking backing material.
Sheet of housewrap or even better a piece of self adhering roof underlayment to the wall before the first truss or roof rafter is placed against it.
The sheet acts as a backup at a vulnerable junction.