Began siding this afternoon. It is all 8 inch wide beveled cedar siding, with 1x4 cedar trim on the corners. The siding has around 2 inches of overlap, so about 6 inches exposed. Cutting out the wheel well portion was a real beast, which is why the second board on the side doesn't look quite straight. Whatever.
This is the side with the furring on. 1/4 inch furring goes in first, to create a tiny air gap between the siding and the wall itself in case any water gets in; that gives it a way out so it doesn't stay caught in there. The furring is placed over the framing studs and the siding attached with ring-shank siding nails.
The front with furring and the first siding board. The framing in the front is a little trickier than the sides, so I will be adding furring to the top as I get up there.
Also our water heater got here today. It is an Eccotemp L10 tankless propane heater. All it needs is a hose going in, and hot water comes out. It's got an electric ignition system, so no pilot light to worry about. Plus it will actually be mounted to the outside of the trailer in a little "shed", so no venting concerns either.
Here's my stopping place for dinner. We have all day tomorrow to work on it before I check back in from leave.
This is the side with the furring on. 1/4 inch furring goes in first, to create a tiny air gap between the siding and the wall itself in case any water gets in; that gives it a way out so it doesn't stay caught in there. The furring is placed over the framing studs and the siding attached with ring-shank siding nails.
The front with furring and the first siding board. The framing in the front is a little trickier than the sides, so I will be adding furring to the top as I get up there.
Also our water heater got here today. It is an Eccotemp L10 tankless propane heater. All it needs is a hose going in, and hot water comes out. It's got an electric ignition system, so no pilot light to worry about. Plus it will actually be mounted to the outside of the trailer in a little "shed", so no venting concerns either.
Here's my stopping place for dinner. We have all day tomorrow to work on it before I check back in from leave.
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