Channel Shiplap Siding

Edge matched for a tight joint appearance.

Channel shiplap siding.

Lap siding is a popular type of siding and is used whenever a rustic appearance is desired. Channel siding is a type of siding where the boards have been cut so that when installed horizontally there s seemingly a channel in the material. The rabbet allows the boards to overlap creating a channel that gives shadow line effects. If stored outside the siding should be protected with a waterproof covering elevated in the center so that water does not pool on the cover.

Channel rustic siding sometimes referred to as channel lap siding has a rustic rough sawn texture. A deep v groove creates an appealing shadow line effect. You may choose a flush shiplap effect or create a gap such as the popular nickel gap. Here s what it looks like when it hasn t been installed.

When it is installed this is how it turns out. It is usually made out of wood but it also comes in other materials such as vinyl and fiber cement. It s a great choice for an entire house or an interior or exterior accent wall. Shiplap is a type of siding that is cut in specific way so that the different boards join easily together to create a relatively tight seal between them.

A channel style joint with an angled edge. The image clearly shows that there is seemingly a channel between the two boards. The channel pattern is traditionally installed horizontally with the edge of one board having a recessed area along its rear which receives the shaped top rear edge of the board next to or below it so as to exclude water during rainfall. It is similar to tongue and groove but with a single over lap usually 1 2 in depth but can be more or less depending on the width of the board 6 8 10 or the shiplap profile selected.

A versatile siding it can be installed vertically horizontally or diagonally. Shop channel profile boral shiplap siding 1x10 16 ft at taylor forest products truexterior channel siding gives you rich shadow lines with its deep recessed groove. Shiplap siding has a 1 2 rabbet on opposite sides of each end. Durable poly ash material resists moisture and bugs.

This siding provides excellent weather protection and the channel adds depth and allows for breathing in variable climates. It is easily installed and material waste is minimal. Ship lap siding is a type of drop lap siding with a tight flush joint profile. Craftsman collection v rustic siding.

While it is often popular outside it can also be installed inside houses. Craftsman collection shiplap siding. It is best to store the channel rustic siding flat and off the ground with a vapor barrier so that moisture is not absorbed through the bottom boards of the stack. We offer new shiplap products in eastern white pine western red cedar and cypress.