Bevel Siding Coverage Table for Seasoned Sidings

WRCLA Cedar Siding

Assuming minimum one inch overlaps*

Nominal Width (inches) Dressed Width (inches) Exposed Face Width (inches) Linear Feet Factor Surface Measure
4 3-1/2 2-1/2 4.80 1.60
6 5-1/2 4-1/2 2.67 1.33
8 7-1/2 6-1/2 1.85 1.23
10 9-1/2 8-1/2 1.41 1.18
12 11-1/2 10-1/2 1.14 1.14

*Larger overlaps can be used on wider bevel sidings such as 10 and 12 in. pieces. See WRCLA publication Installing Cedar Siding for more information.

COVERAGE CALCULATION EXAMPLE
1 Calculate total wall area (length x height) Length x height = 160 square feet
2 Subtract square footage of openings (windows, doors) to determine wall area for siding Door = –20 square feet
Window = –20 square feet
Area for siding = 120 square feet
3 Add 10% for trim Plus 10% for trim = 120 + 12 = 132
4 Multiply figure by the appropriate factor for linear or surface measure For 6 in. siding:
132 x 2.67 = 352.4 linear feet
132 x 1.33 = 175.6 surface measure