Vertical Nickel Gap Siding
Installing nickel gap shiplap vertically for a vertical orientation begin by installing full length furring strips every 24 inches.
Vertical nickel gap siding. Nickel gap siding can be installed both horizontally and vertically. It s not a look anyone would want. 7331 state route 66 east. Boards are primed and ready to be painted.
Truexterior nickel gap is the first and only poly ash siding product consisting of a blend of proprietary polymers and coal combustion products ash. Nickel gap siding is similar to shiplap but these planks are made with an interlocking tongue and groove profile on all four sides so they don t overlap at all. Overview stylish and durable 3 4 in. Boral s nickel gap siding product features.
White ship lap provides a modern clean look as well a country rustic design with the addition of the nickel gap. What is it made out of. The nickel gap profile interlocks with a tongue and groove and is self gapping creating a consistent nickel sized space between each board. By katie holdefehr updated june 13 2018.
Novelty cove horizontal application. What one blogger learned while adding nickel gap shiplap to her home. It s covered by a 20 year warranty. Truexterior nickel gap is a great performing product and will last for decades when properly installed.
Shiplap nickel gap horizontal vertical application. The tongue actually fits in the groove and once installed on a surface the boards have a gap between them that s about the width of a nickel hence the name. Interior exterior uses. Then install the shiplap boards the same way starting on one side staggering seams and cutting the final board for a custom fit.
The nickel gap profile interlocks with a tongue and groove and is self gapping creating a consistent nickel sized space between each board. Traditional shiplap doesn t offer a consistent nickel gap spacing between boards it requires face nails and worst of all it s made from a low grade knotty pine. Durable poly ash material resists moisture and bugs virtually no expansion or contraction due to temperature or moisture changes. Ship lap can be used inside for wall paneling and ceiling or outside for siding.