It also has a consistent width in the gap between boards about the size of a nickel and the boards have a smooth finish.
Nickel gap siding.
With the absolute highest quality products the largest mix of products and an expansive local dealer network we are able to make your shiplap dream a reality.
White ship lap provides a modern clean look as well a country rustic design with the addition of the nickel gap.
Nickel gap wood siding is also a popular feature in interior design and is similar to shiplap in appearance.
Nickel gap siding can be installed both horizontally and vertically.
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The nickel gap profile interlocks with a tongue and groove and is self gapping creating a consistent nickel sized space between each board.
Boards are primed and ready to be painted.
Use it for interior or exterior applications for a trendy yet timeless look.
Nickel gap siding the popular look of nickel gap for inside or out the nickel gap profile interlocks with a tongue and groove and is self gapping creating a consistent nickel sized space between each board.
Boral s nickel gap siding product features.
Clear cvg cedar siding 1x6 shiplap pattern custom milled 1 4 inch nickel gap shadow profile stained timber ox walnut the diagram below outlines the joins between the installed boards.
For those looking to take the look of shiplap to the outdoors look no further than our exterior nickel gap shiplap.
It is specifically designed for exterior siding and is manufactured using recycled materials that are extremely dimensionally stable and resistant to rot and decay.
Nickel gap siding is similar to shiplap but these planks are made with an interlocking tongue and groove profile on all four sides so they don t overlap at all.
The diagram outlines the joins between the installed boards.
Shiplap nickel 3 8 gap 1x8 near clear cedar siding factory finished timberox redwood we originally identified this custom shiplap profile as shadow gap but then learned that the original term coined was nickel gap for the size of gap between installed boards.
The tongue actually fits in the groove and once installed on a surface the boards have a gap between them that s about the width of a nickel hence the name.
Ship lap can be used inside for wall paneling and ceiling or outside for siding.
The main differences are that nickel gap siding has tongue and groove boards that hides nails giving it a smoother look overall.
G is the custom milled gap which can vary based on the shadow line emphasis the customer is looking for but is usually narrow often only 3 16 3 8 inch.