What is live edge siding?

Where can I buy live edge siding?

Live edge siding can typically only be purchased directly from the business who milled the boards or from specialty suppliers (meaning you must go through a professional siding company to acquire them). Live edge siding is difficult to acquire mainly because of the price and uniqueness of the product. This siding product usually must be custom ordered so it's important to plan your acquisition of this product far in advance for your construction project!

Live edge siding can cost anywhere from $2.45 - $4 per square foot. The cost for this product is so high because of the craftsmanship and rarity of live edge siding. The typical house can cost upwards of $18,000 to outfit with live edge siding. It's best to get in touch with an expert siding company to inquire about installing this high-quality product.

How to install live edge siding?

Live edge siding can be installed very similarly to how clapboard siding is installed, the process is nearly identical, plus the need to be careful because of the untamed edges.

Horizontal Live Edge Installation

It's always important to begin from the bottom and work your way up when installing horizontal siding. It's critical that the bottom board is level before continuing to the above sections. Every few courses, you should measure from the last course to the top of the wall to ensure you're building evenly. 

Ensure all trim boards and corner boards should be installed prior to installing your siding.

Due to the difficulty and high-cost of this type of siding product, it's often best to get in touch with a professional before proceeding with acquiring and installing any type of high-end siding product. Get in touch with Vancouver Facade if you need siding installed in the Greater Vancouver Area.