Set the meter for the appropriate species of wood being tested.
Pine siding taking apart.
Sure it may be beat up but the siding is still standing.
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Pine siding has been around on homes and barns in my northeast area of the us for well over 100 years.
Some homes over 100 years old have the original wood barn siding as well as bevel lap.
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Perform a moisture test on the siding using a moisture meter to measure the percentage of water in the pine.
The lines will be 24 inches apart.
Use a chalk line to mark the length of the joists from the marks on one side to the marks on the other.
Mix a neutralizing solution of one part vinegar and three parts water.
I would keep the bevel lap siding to a max of 6 inches as larger is more prone to cupping.
Do the same along the opposite wall.
In some newer construction they may be 16 inches apart.
Widths 8 and over use two nails 3 4 apart 2x8 log cabin siding shiplap joint 1 1 2 at thickest point nail 1 1 2 up from lower edge of piece channel rustic reverse board and batten available with a 1 2 or 7 8 reveal may be applied horizontally or vertically widths 8 and over use two nails 3 4 apart.