The stales are installed every 12 into the tongue of the board and are covered and hidden by the next boards groove is installed.
Correct way to start tongue and groove siding.
Install the panel with one end at the bottom corner of the wall tongue side up leaving a 1 8 inch gap at the floor.
3 tongue and groove isn t always flat so you have to force the boards together to get them seated.
Groove facing the wall tongue facing out.
Installing tongue and groove requires more precise nailing as you ll need to hammer the nail right through the planks tongues for secure results.
Installing tongue and groove walls can be a real workout.
Both types of paneling come in a.
Continue cutting and installing panels to cover the wall.
In horizontal application start at the bottom and work up with the groove edges facing downwards.
Use the framing gun to add a nail to the tongue of the plank and secure in place.
The tongue side will form the long edge of the panel.
We used 1 1 4 long 1 4 galvanized staples to install this cedar.
How to install tongue and groove siding.
1 you re usually working over your head.
Tongue and groove siding can be installed horizontally or vertically.
Start with your first piece.
2 you have to seat the tongues and grooves together and they don t always want to marry.