The Kebony Shiplap Installation Guide (PDF) provides complete instructions for installing Kebony 1×6 Clear (#K90XX514) and 1×6 Character (#2216) shiplap siding. This guide explains product behavior, storage, tool requirements, metal-contact considerations, stainless-steel fastener rules, board-spacing needs, and step-by-step installation for both horizontal and vertical walls.
The document begins with general guidelines (page 2), explaining that Kebony is a Dually Modified™ wood designed for above-ground exterior use. The guide notes that Kebony will swell and shrink with environmental changes and that installers must avoid moisture traps, ensure ventilation, and properly protect all end-grain. Page 2 also outlines natural weathering expectations, including the shift from brown to silver-gray and the early development of surface checks.
Safety guidelines on page 2 advise using protective gear, following building codes, and reviewing the project with engineers or local officials when needed. Storage rules on page 3 recommend keeping Kebony wrapped until installation and flipping the top boards to prevent uneven fading. Page 3 also includes metal-fixture considerations, noting that Kebony should not contact exposed steel or galvanized surfaces without a tape barrier.
Page 5 outlines the fastening rules for Clear and Character shiplap. Clear boards require pre-drilling and stainless screws; Character boards may use screws or stainless nails. Both profiles require 304 or 316 stainless steel fasteners. Page 6 shows critical diagrams illustrating drip-edge cuts (minimum 20°), scarf-joint geometry for butt-jointing, and the 1″ spacing rule for avoiding fasteners near board edges and ends.
Horizontal installation steps (pages 7–8) cover furring strips, starter-board leveling, overlapping each course with a ⅛” expansion gap, and fastening positions at one-third board height. Vertical installation steps (pages 9–10) include diagonal furring requirements, plumb alignment, trimming the channeled edge, allowable corner treatments, and repeating the overlap pattern across the wall.
Download the full Kebony Shiplap Installation Guide (PDF) for diagrams, spacing rules, and complete installation instructions. If you need help planning a Kebony siding project, your TimberTown team is always here to help.
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