Making Lap Siding

Lap siding is extremely popular with several varieties of lap siding available.

Making lap siding.

In this video i demonstrate how to make your own shiplap it suits well for the farmhouse rustic style of decorating. Tighten the chuck firmly to secure the bit. There should be a gap of about 1 2 an inch between the boards. The siding on the house shown is a lap siding.

That way when you install the boards you re left with a 1 4 in. Unplug the router loosen the chuck and insert the rabbet bit. The boards are fitted vertically on he walls. To make a more traditional shiplap joint simply cut one rabbet at 1 2 in.

Choose straight 3 4 inch thick lumber that is free from open knots splits and checking. Cut the boards to the right length and give them a coat of wood preservative. Wide and the other at 3 4 in. The materials also come in several grades and the grade of the siding shown is select knotty first step in horizontal installation of the lap siding shown begins with the bottom course with the channel facing up.

Once the battens are securely on your house you can then start to fit the boards. Another option for making shiplap yourself is to use a shiplap router bit set. Set your table saw blade as high as it will go at a 15 degree angle for 1 by 6 lumber or 10 degrees for 1 by 8. How to make shiplap siding 1.

How to make your own clap board siding step 1. For standard 3 4 inch planking. Adjust the depth of the bit to slightly more than half the thickness of the planking. Rough sawn lumber is a traditional siding material that remains a practical and affordable option for modern homeowners.