Decking Or Siding First

Either siding or decking could be done first.

Decking or siding first.

The last piece of siding you reinstall will require face nailing. Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger. Premium building materials at better than wholesale prices. If you start installing your decking away from the house the last board will snug against the house.

Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board. This way most rain water that hits the house will run off the siding and onto the top of the decking rather than seeping onto the ledger. Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides. We create the highest performing most natural looking sustainable decking and railing products available.

Looks like that s a second floor deck so the stucco crew might need a surface to work off of in which case you might decide to install the decking first then cover it with a layer of o s b. Most traditional exterior sealers and stains do not work well. We go against the grain it s no surprise our composite decking is ranked 1 in quality by the 2019 builder brand use study. Builddirect hardwood flooring tile decking siding more.

Otherwise the siding installer will need to be extra cautious with the new roof. Call or order online. Fix up your existing deck or start one from scratch. On the other hand you ll find some siding parts need to be nailed down under the roof shingles.

In this sense it seems more practical to install the siding first. Here s what we ve learned firsthand over the past few decades about finishing exterior hardwood decking and siding. As the leading brand used by professional deck builders our products warranties selection and reputation make us the clear choice for today s homeowner. The siding has been cut so the decking can slide under it rather than butting the decking up to the siding.

Go with a custom composite deck or stick with traditional pressure treated wood for a durable and long lasting outdoor destination. However one composite brand has seen the demand for a low maintenance siding with a wood look and created a product to fill the void. First it s hard to hand drive nails through the tough material and second multiple hammer strikes will usually break out the backside. Either way you ll find all the decking materials you need here.

High density hardwoods like ipe cumaru garapa machiche and others have tight nearly non porous cellular structures. Fiberon is a major composite decking player and their cladding is basically the exact same board. Snap a chalk line cut out the siding and tack up the ledger board.