Decking Or Siding First
High density hardwoods like ipe cumaru garapa machiche and others have tight nearly non porous cellular structures.
Decking or siding first. We go against the grain it s no surprise our composite decking is ranked 1 in quality by the 2019 builder brand use study. Snap a chalk line cut out the siding and tack up the ledger board. If you don t have a siding or roofing nailer i suggest predrilling holes for nails or screwing the siding down with pan head screws. Otherwise the siding installer will need to be extra cautious with the new roof.
On the other hand you ll find some siding parts need to be nailed down under the roof shingles. We create the highest performing most natural looking sustainable decking and railing products available. This way most rain water that hits the house will run off the siding and onto the top of the decking rather than seeping onto the ledger. Fix up your existing deck or start one from scratch.
Premium building materials at better than wholesale prices. Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger. Here s what we ve learned firsthand over the past few decades about finishing exterior hardwood decking and siding. Looks like that s a second floor deck so the stucco crew might need a surface to work off of in which case you might decide to install the decking first then cover it with a layer of o s b.
The siding has been cut so the decking can slide under it rather than butting the decking up to the siding. As the leading brand used by professional deck builders our products warranties selection and reputation make us the clear choice for today s homeowner. Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board. First it s hard to hand drive nails through the tough material and second multiple hammer strikes will usually break out the backside.
Either siding or decking could be done first. Builddirect hardwood flooring tile decking siding more. Fiberon is a major composite decking player and their cladding is basically the exact same board. Some roofing components such as the flashing are easier to install without the siding.
However one composite brand has seen the demand for a low maintenance siding with a wood look and created a product to fill the void. Call or order online. The last piece of siding you reinstall will require face nailing. Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides.
It s called composite cladding by fiberon. Go with a custom composite deck or stick with traditional pressure treated wood for a durable and long lasting outdoor destination. Most traditional exterior sealers and stains do not work well.