If my board is locked down on one end (for example, through using the second screw hold on the siding clip), how much space do I need to leave on the other end to allow for expansion?

If my board is locked down on one end (for example, through using the second screw hold on the siding clip), how much space do I need to leave on the other end to allow for expansion?

The Answer

This depends on the length of the board. An 8-foot board would need 1/8th of an inch, a 16-foot board would need ¼ of an inch, and a 32-foot span (two 16 foot boards in a row butted up where they meet) would need ½ an inch.

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  • Siding & Cladding
  • Installation

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