How Thick Is Shiplap Siding

Classic 5 25 in x 12 ft white pine shiplap wall plank coverage area.

How thick is shiplap siding.

It is specifically designed for exterior siding and is manufactured using recycled materials that are extremely dimensionally stable and resistant to rot and decay. Shiplap is known for its ability to form a tight seal while allowing the wood siding to breath with changes in season and humidity. This profile is available as a special order the manufacturer requires an order minimum of 750 lf to produce this profile. Minimum lead time.

8 10 12 14 and 16. For those looking to take the look of shiplap to the outdoors look no further than our exterior nickel gap shiplap. It is most often 3 4 of an inch or 1 inch thick and between 3 inches and 10 inches wide. Shiplap siding is a type of exterior or interior paneling most commonly made of wood with tight joints that are formed by the overlap of one board on top of another as you can see above.

It is similar to tongue and groove but with a single over lap usually 1 2 in depth but can be more or less depending on the width of the board 6 8 10 or the shiplap profile selected. Any width of board can be ripped from a sheet of plywood but 5 7 8 inches is a safe starting point for shiplap panels. This product is sold in random lengths only. 3 4 available lengths.

A few of these options are insanely easy to cut to size using a handsaw instead of a power tool because the planks are very thin the average thickness is 3 16. A representative from vintawood says if you do not have a saw handy a sharp box knife and a straight edge will get the job done. 8 3 4 thickness.