Install Exterior Siding with Douglas Fir
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Couple moves to Colorado and builds dream home by hand!
What happens here
The homeowners embarked on the significant task of installing all the exterior siding themselves. They chose Douglas fir wood and stained it with a dark walnut stain. A crucial step was painting the back of each board for protection before installation. They installed a quarter-inch riser off the Tyvek house wrap to create an air gap, which allows for ventilation and prevents moisture buildup that could lead to wood rot. The front side of the siding was also stained. This labor-intensive process for the siding alone took an entire summer.
Goal: Begin the exterior finishing by installing Douglas fir siding, ensuring each piece is stained and sealed on both sides for protection against the elements.
Tools and materials
- Dark Walnut Stain
- Douglas Fir Wood
- Paint Brushes/Rollers
- Quarter-inch Spacers
- Siding Fasteners
- Tyvek House Wrap
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