Modern Nickel Gap Siding

Overview stylish and durable 3 4 in.

Modern nickel gap siding.

The main differences are that nickel gap siding has tongue and groove boards that hides nails giving it a smoother look overall. Durable poly ash material resists moisture and bugs virtually no expansion or contraction due to temperature or moisture changes. The materials nickel gap comes in run the gamut wood mdf etc and you can find it in a variety of finishes or paint it as well. The square edges make it a modern take on old world siding.

It s a sized up nickel gap reveal aka 51 gap that will read clearly from across the room or on high ceilings. The nickel gap profile interlocks with a tongue and groove and is self gapping creating a consistent nickel sized space between each board. Windsorone nickel gap boards are perfect for when you really want people to stop and take notice. Ship lap can be used inside for wall paneling and ceiling or outside for siding.

Use it for interior or exterior applications for a trendy yet timeless look. Nickel gap can be installed horizontally or vertically depending on your preference. White ship lap provides a modern clean look as well a country rustic design with the addition of the nickel gap. So how do you use nickel gap.

It also has a consistent width in the gap between boards about the size of a nickel and the boards have a smooth finish. Both types of wood have a rustic modern look with small gaps between the boards but one has a more finished look nickel gap and the other is a bit more rustic ship lap. Nickel gap siding is basically the modernist way to do shiplap that still has a tiny bit of a vintage appeal. It is specifically designed for exterior siding and is manufactured using recycled materials that are extremely dimensionally stable and resistant to rot and decay.

From fancy farmhouse to cottage cute if you crave the rustic look with a modern twist consider ship lap or nickel gap with either a smooth or rough sawn finish. Generally it s quite a bit cheaper than real shiplap too. These boards have a consistent 3 16 nickel gap. Regardless of the gap spacing at 6 8 10 or 12 inches the gap will remain the same approximately.

Similar to our shiplap boards there are some key differences. When finished the shadow created by the gap is what defines this style once installed.