How To Make Live Edge Siding

Live edge slabs usually have bark on 2 sides.

How to make live edge siding. You simply square an edge then just slice it up into 1 boards. Actually it s easy to make if you ve got a sawmill. Working in the rough you need to use a few extra carpentry techniques to turn rough sawn lumber into attractive effective siding. We call it mountain siding here in nc.

The cost can vary depending on the kind of wood you use and if you use cedar then you re really adding some extra costs of 4 6 50 per square foot. This beautiful and unique pattern is produced from selected western red cedar with a high percentage of heartwood for added durability. 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. Wavy edge siding also known as haida skirl siding is a sawn textured wavy edge bevel siding kiln dried to an average moisture content of 14 to ensure maximum stability in all climates.

With the angle set its time to cut the board. Make your cut with the blade of the jigsaw tilted in towards the board not away. Sand the sharp edges on the ends of the slab if needed. Live edge siding can easily fit in northern wisconsin on a beautiful lake.

So start saving now. The other 2 sides are sometimes jagged from where they were cut. Typical clapboard siding is 6 or 8 inches wide. If this is the case with your slab sand the roughness away with 120 grit sandpaper.

Although to be honest i m not a fan of the cedar look. Is live edge siding expensive. How to make your own clap board siding. Choose straight 3 4 inch thick lumber that is free from open knots splits and checking.

Work your way to 150 180 220 and 320 grit. If you cut with it tilted away from the board there is a chance you could get too close to the edge and that would create a flat patch. The wavy edge pattern. When installing it don t use them in the order they were cut but mix the boards for more character.