As wonderful as ipe wood decking is you can mess it up if you don t care for it properly.
Using steel decking for siding.
Put rainscreen on if it is appropriate i am in the pnw so it is damp here then using stainless 15g.
Screws must be long enough to penetrate 1 25 mm into support members.
Often the shed will have pressure treated lumber especially near the ground.
Just think of it as an expensive car.
Drive two stainless steel siding nails into each shingle angled up at 20 degrees to 30 degrees directly beneath the butt of the overlying course.
It can be done.
For most applications a 304 18 8 grade provides adequate corrosion resistance.
Boards measuring 1 inches by 4 inches or 2 inches by 4 inches are commonly used for purlins though never use treated lumber because it will corrode the steel roof and fasteners.
By using steel siding the exterior of the tiny home can remain low maintenance while the log look exterior helps give the property a lot of style that enhances its eye catching façade.
Many people who choose to invest in a tiny home do so to help cut down on home care and maintenance costs.
Nails to nail the siding.
Screws can be used to fasten decks.
It is a versatile building material used for both commercial and residential applications.
Steel saw and tin snips optional corrugated metal siding looks great and is very durable.
Double hot dipped galvanized screws can be used however stainless steel screws are recommended.
In my area we always put strapping on the house to space the siding off of the sheathing called rainscreen this allows for an airspace behind the siding that prevents the siding trapping moisture between it and the house.
Set the nails flush with a nail set and tap the butt of each shingle upward until it s properly aligned figure 9.
For decks exposed to salt air use 316 grade.
The common galvanized corrugated metal roofing panels and also aluminum panels do need some special considerations for this shed application though.
Using it on your deck your fence siding whatever will make your neighbors jealous.