Vertical Nickel Gap Siding

Nickel gap siding is similar to shiplap but these planks are made with an interlocking tongue and groove profile on all four sides so they don t overlap at all.

Vertical nickel gap siding.

Overview stylish and durable 3 4 in. What is it made out of. Novelty cove horizontal application. Nickel gap siding can be installed both horizontally and vertically.

Use it for interior or exterior applications for a trendy yet timeless look. Then install the shiplap boards the same way starting on one side staggering seams and cutting the final board for a custom fit. Traditional shiplap doesn t offer a consistent nickel gap spacing between boards it requires face nails and worst of all it s made from a low grade knotty pine. It s covered by a 20 year warranty.

Truexterior nickel gap is a great performing product and will last for decades when properly installed. Shiplap nickel gap horizontal vertical application. The nickel gap profile interlocks with a tongue and groove and is self gapping creating a consistent nickel sized space between each board. The tongue actually fits in the groove and once installed on a surface the boards have a gap between them that s about the width of a nickel hence the name.

Installing nickel gap shiplap vertically for a vertical orientation begin by installing full length furring strips every 24 inches. When you paint knotty pine the resinous knots bleed thru the paint and look like water stains on the wall. What one blogger learned while adding nickel gap shiplap to her home. Ship lap can be used inside for wall paneling and ceiling or outside for siding.

Boral s nickel gap siding product features. Truexterior nickel gap is the first and only poly ash siding product consisting of a blend of proprietary polymers and coal combustion products ash. All products hardieplank lap siding hardieshingle siding hardiepanel vertical siding hardietrim boards hardiesoffit pre cut panels artisan by james hardie hardiewrap weather barrier hardiebacker cement board. It s not a look anyone would want.

The nickel gap profile interlocks with a tongue and groove and is self gapping creating a consistent nickel sized space between each board. Boards are primed and ready to be painted. By katie holdefehr updated june 13 2018. White ship lap provides a modern clean look as well a country rustic design with the addition of the nickel gap.