Installation Guide

RUSTIC SHIPLAP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Allow the wood to acclimate for several
days prior to installation in the room
in which it will be installed. Variances
in temperature and moisture between
the storage and application areas
have a negative effect on the finished
appearance if the product doesn't
adjust to room conditions prior to
installation. As wood dries, a slight
joint may open up. It is recommended
to paint the surface behind the wood a
dark color.
Nail directly to the wall framing when
installing in a horizontal orientation.
For applications where vertical
orientation is desired, full-length
furring strips must be installed 24
inches on center. Use standard or
painted trim nails (15 or 16 gauge).
Fastener length should be long enough
for 1 1/4"-1 1/2" of penetration into
solid wood.
Nail through the top flange. A second
nail should be placed through the
bottom face of the board, approximately
1" from the bottom edge (ensuring not
to nail through overlapping pieces).
When installing shiplap over plaster
or hardboard, the walls need to be in
moderately good condition. Construction
adhesive is usually the easiest and
fastest way to install wood shiplap
over drywall, plaster, hardboard and
even old shiplap. When applying
adhesive, be sure to follow the
manufacturers instructions. To make sure
you have a tight joint when applying
adhesive, use small nails to tack up
and hold the shiplap in place on the
drywall or plaster while adhesive sets.
Apply tack nails every two or three feet.
DO NOT NAIL THROUGH
OVERLAPPING PIECES
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A
FINISH BLADE OR FINE TOOTH
SAW BE USED WHEN CUTTING
TO REDUCE SPLINTERING.
Install shiplap horizontally or vertically.
For horizontal applications, start with the
bottom course and work up with overlap pointing
downward. Do not nail through overlaps. Shiplap
siding is tight-fitting, so butt the courses up close.
15- or 16-gauge trim
nails. Nail 1" from
bottom of siding
board (to clear
top of preceding
siding layer).
15- or 16-gauge trim nails on flange
Shiplap Barn
Wood board
Framing studs
Drywall over studs
Horizontal Installation
15- or 16-gauge trim
nails. Nail 1" from
bottom of siding
board (to clear
top of preceding
siding layer).
15- or 16-gauge
trim nails on flange
Framing
stud
Drywall
over studs
Vertical Installation
Furring strip
Shiplap Barn
Wood boards
Barn Wood trim
(install with 15- or
16-gauge trim
nails prior to or
following shiplap)
Furring strip
THIS BROCHURE IS FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. USE OF THIS PRODUCT
MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL ZONING AND/OR BUILDING CODES.
CONSUMER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILIT Y ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE
OF THIS PRODUCT. WARRANTOR DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY WARR ANT Y, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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