Quarter Sawn Clapboards, Not Your Standard Milling
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Clapboard is a term for horizontal, overlapping siding usually made of wood. Quarter sawn clapboards are great because the cut helps avoid the damage often prone to wood siding. Here’s some more info to get you started.
Costs
Quarter sawn clapboard siding can range in price from $2-$3.60 per square foot, depending on the type of wood used and the thickness of the clapboard. Get price quotes to compare rates for your siding project.
Pros
Quarter sawn wood has a straighter grain and is considerably stronger than standard cut boards.
Less variation and longer lengths make quarter sawn clapboards ideal as an exterior wood siding material.
Less warping and buckling.
Cons
The process of quarter sawing is a long one, making the clapboards significantly more expensive.
Needs to be stained or painted for protection against the elements.
Many homeowners are turned off by the regular maintenance required of this type of siding.
Durability
While quarter sawn clapboard is less prone to warping and buckling than other lumber cuts, it is still not considered the most durable siding option. Quarter sawn siding must be sealed and properly maintain for the best results.
Maintenance
Quarter sawn clapboard siding should be painted or stained ever 3-5 years, depending on the conditions at the site of installation. It is considered a relatively high-maintenance siding option.
Common Questions and Answers
How are quarter sawn clapboards made?
To make this type of board, a log must first be cut into quarters, hence the name. Each quarter is then ripped into the boards that become clapboards. The process of quarter sawing takes significantly more time than standard milling.
What is the best type of wood to use for quarter sawn clapboard?
Quarter sawn clapboards are not preferential to any specific type of wood, although redwood and cedar, as opposed to the once-popular pine, have the advantage of being naturally rot-resistant.
History
Clapboard siding first appeared around New England during the Colonial times. Settlers believed that this was the best siding option for protecting their homes against the elements while still creating an aesthetically pleasing exterior.
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