Attaching T1 11 Siding

Secure the center of the t1 11 siding to its wall stud.

Attaching t1 11 siding.

Wrap the house with house wrap or 15 mil tarpaper. This is because the t1 11 sidings were previously installed with bigger waterproof studs. You can attach them with exterior screws or galvanized nails. An experienced carpenter can put up a sheet of t1 11 almost faster than the eye can follow.

Place an 8d nail every 8 inches down the wall stud behind the center of the siding using the chalk line as a placement guide. Because t1 11 siding is not resistant to the damage caused by water you ll need to caulk anywhere where water can seep behind the siding such as the gaps around windows as well as the joints. These studs were hammered much deeper than the present day installation studs. The traditional way to attach the sheets is with nails and a framing hammer.

T1 11 siding can be installed using 1 5 8 inch exterior screws or 12d galvanized nails and it s best to start from the bottom up to achieve a clean seamless application. T1 11 siding is designed for installation on framing with standard 16 inch spacing. However t1 11 should never actually be installed flush with the ground as this contact can increase moisture buildup and promote mold growth. Pound the nails into the siding until its head countersinks into the siding s surface.