Blocking, or horizontal attachment points for the boards, may be a more appropriate choice for some projects, such as lighter sheds. Install board siding by fastening the boards to sheathing or ...

Install these fragile starter strips with ... 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch between siding and trim 1/4 inch between siding and horizontal flashing 1 inch between the gutter and an adjacent wall 2 inches ...

Q: I need to install a deck ledger board against a ... the flashing or the decking that’s near the house. Never put horizontal siding in direct contact with any horizontal material.

People who like the ho-hum horizontal lap siding you find ... details of the original. Fiber-cement siding or shingles are easy to install. The new house or room addition needs to be covered ...