German Siding Profile

Also referred to as german lap siding or german siding and possibly as dutch siding.

German siding profile.

Dutch lap siding because of the shape that is introduced by the grove adds strength to the siding. The classic example is log cabin siding a peeled log simulation with shiplapped joints. This pattern is often called double teardrop siding. Dutch lap siding standard pattern profile unit stack of dutch lap siding dutch lap gained popularity in the late 1800 s.

1x6 lap siding 45 linear foot 1x8 lap siding 60 linear foot available in various lengths. Our profile number is tw628 and comes in 3 different sizes. Dutch lap vinyl siding. Dutch lap or german siding is a type of drop siding which unlike clapboards is non beveled and not lapped in installation instead it is edge matched with a shiplap or less often tongue and groove so that it installs flat on wall framing even without sheathing.

Please call or text for length availability. With lap siding the profile of each board partially overlaps that of the board next to it. Log cabin siding rounded at top and bottom to resemble logs. It is typically joined with a shiplap overlapping joint but can also include a tongue and groove edge.

This style of wood siding is easily identified by its distinct shadow lines. Our german shiplap siding is made with a yellow pine graded d better. Double ogee siding this is the siding profile that is the closest match to the siding sought by our reader above. In vertical applications bevel cut the ends and install the lap siding so water is directed to the outside.

The groove enhances the resilience of the wood to forces that would try to stretch it or bend it beyond its elastic limit. Comes in 3 4 thick x 6 3 8 a profile 7 1 8 b profile or 7 3 4 c profile tall. Pattern 105 dutch lap german lap drop siding or cove lap siding. Log cabin siding was common by the 1930s in 6 8 and 10 widths.

Dutch lap is also know as cove lap and german lap siding. Lap sidings were among the earliest types of finish siding. This lap siding has a cove on the bottom edge and has a smooth surface on the face. While this may cause confusion it is clear however that its unique look inspired one of its numerous successors most popular profiles.

By name it is called dutch lap german lap or even novelty siding. There may be occasional knots but relatively clear. Yellow pine is a durable wood that is often used outside but must be primed and painted to hold up to the exterior elements. Kiln dried southern yellow pine mill seconds german lap siding boards aka pattern 105 105 siding priced by the linear foot.