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Tongue and Groove Siding

Tongue & Groove Siding and Paneling Patterns

T&G Wood Siding is a best seller because of its versatility. It can be used indoors or outdoors, rough side or smooth side, installed horizontally, vertically or diagonally, to provide distinctly different looks. 

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1x6 Tongue and Groove V2E Siding - Clear Cedar installed Vertically
1x6 Tongue and Groove V2E Siding - Clear Cedar installed Vertically


Tongue & Groove Patterns (T&G) have the greatest variation in profile - the outline or shape of the board. How distinct or shadowed the line between the boards appears after installation depends on the shape of the edge - the pattern profile you choose. 


V2E Tongue and Groove Pattern - a Traditional Beveled Edge Tongue & Groove Paneling Pattern
Beveled Edge Tongue & Groove Paneling Pattern


Traditional TNG patterns are "beveled" on the edges - called a V Edge (as in the pictures below). The depth and angle of the beveling determines how distinct the edges will appear when installed on your wall. 


Tongue and Groove siding V2E T&G Pattern: One Beveled Face
Tongue and Groove siding V2E T&G Pattern: One Beveled Face
Tongue and Groove siding V4E T&G Pattern: Beveled Both Faces
Tongue and Groove siding V4E T&G Pattern: Beveled Both Faces


Tongue & Groove SIDING has both a rough and smooth face and is normally graded to the rough face (the best visible face) unless requested otherwise for a higher price.  Tongue & Groove PANELING is naturally graded to the smooth face.


Flush Joint Butt Joint Tongue and Groove Pattern


Patterns without any V Edge are referred to as Flush-Joint (cedar, pine) or Butt-Joint (redwood). Flush-Joint Tongue and Groove has a similar appearance to classic SHIP LAP Siding. 


1x6 TONGUE & GROOVE FLUSH JOINT PROFILE CLEAR VERTICAL GRAIN (CVG) CEDAR SIDING HOME ON SHELTER ISLAND NY
1x6 T&G FLUSH JOINT PROFILE CLEAR VERTICAL GRAIN (CVG) CEDAR SIDING


1x6" Tongue and Groove is the most popular but a wider 1x8" pattern can be selected to have a more rustic appearance. There is also a T&G pattern profile call "carsiding" that has a V-Groove in the center of the board. This gives the illusion of a narrower board (1x4") when installed but with the time savings of a wider board (1x8"). 

V2E Center V Tongue and Groove Pattern often called CARSIDING


T&G is best milled when fully seasoned - Kiln Dried or Air Dried to the optimal moisture content. Select Tight Knotty grades are popular for their warm, rustic look. Tongue & groove siding is also milled in CLEAR grades, with NO or or very few knots, adding a more formal, streamlined appearance.


T&G CEDAR SIDING PRICES


Redwood Siding Tongue & Groove Pattern
TONGUE & GROOVE REDWOOD SIDING
 
Cedar Tongue & Groove Unit of Siding
TONGUE & GROOVE CEDAR SIDING UNIT
 


Our customer in Kansas installed his 1x6" Tongue & Groove Redwood siding in mid 2015. The factory finish was TWP "redwood" semi-transparent stain. Two years later he is beginning the necessary 2-3 year maintenance coat. On the right you can see how the re-stain brings back the vibrant "punch" of color that had faded under intense sun exposure. 

1x6 TONGUE & GROOVE FLUSH JOINT REDWOOD SIDING SAP B NEAR CLEAR FACTORY STAINED TWP REDWOOD KANSAS
1x6" TONGUE & GROOVE FLUSH JOINT REDWOOD SIDING SAP B NEAR CLEAR
PROFILES

TONGUE & GROOVE PATTERN PROFILES

There are 4 main T&G pattern profiles

1. T&G Pattern: V2E - 2 Beveled Edges (one face use)

V2E Tongue and Groove Pattern


2. T&G Pattern: V4E - 4 Beveled Edges (reversible)

V4E Tongue and Groove Pattern


3. T&G Pattern: V2E Center V - 2 Beveled Edges with Center V Groove

V2E Center V Tongue and Groove Pattern


4. T&G Pattern: Flush Joint (cedar) / Butt Joint (redwood) - sometimes erroneously called Center Match

Flush Joint Butt Joint Tongue and Groove Pattern



"FINE LINE" a Custom Milled T&G Pattern Profile

In the last few years a CUSTOM milled modification to the standard Tongue & Groove "Beveled Edge" V2E profile has gained in popularity.



 The Tongue & Groove pattern "shadowed line" profile is similar to the effect that is achieved with the SHIPLAP "Nickel Gap" profile except that the line is usually 1/8" verses the 3/8" and creates a finer shadow line. When installed a "fine line" effect is created.


Note the thin blue line creating a 1/8 inch "shadow line" between the boards when installed. 


TONGUE AND GROOVE PATTERN CUSTOMER FINELINE PROFILE CLEAR WRC CEDAR 1X6 FINISHED SIKKENS BUTTERNUT TRANSLUCENT STAIN
TONGUE AND GROOVE PATTERN CUSTOMER FINELINE PROFILE CLEAR WRC CEDAR 1X6 FINISHED SIKKENS "BUTTERNUT" TRANSLUCENT STAIN
Tongue & Groove TRUE Measure

NOMINAL SIZES are for identification only. Even though a pattern is called 1x6" or 1x8" that does not mean it measures 1 inch thick and 6 or 8 inches wide. Nominal 1x6, 1x8 refers to the size before the pattern profile is milled and NOT the board's final finished or "dressed" dimensions.

You might be wondering why our Buffalo diagrams above have letters - A, B, C - instead of actual measurements. That is because siding measurements can vary from mill to mill and lumber yard to lumber yard. Using letters allows us to confirm the TRUE dimensions with the mill before we sell to our customers. 

 

NOMINAL 1X6 INCH TONGUE & GROOVE PATTERN WITH 5 INCH EXPOSURE - FINISHED WITH BLEACHING OIL - HOME IN CONNECTICUT
NOMINAL 1X6" TONGUE & GROOVE PATTERN WITH 5" EXPOSURE

Our customer in Connecticut factory finished his 1x6" Clear Cedar Siding with Cabot's "Bleaching Oil". 


A 1" NOMINAL is usually 11/16ths inch thick. A 6" NOMINAL T&G pattern is usually 5 3/8 - 5 1/2" wide including the overlap which results in 4 7/8 - 5 1/8 inches of exposed face depending on tongue depth. An 8" NOMINAL T&G pattern is usually 7 1/8 - 7 1/4" wide including the overlap which results in 6 5/8 - 6 7/8 inches of exposed face depending on the tongue depth. This is called the pattern's "exposure" - the visible part of the board when installed on your wall. 

1x4 V4E T&G CLEAR CEDAR SIDING 3 INCH EXPOSED - INSTALLED 2012 PHOTOGRAPHED 2016
1x4" V4E T&G CLEAR CEDAR SIDING 3" EXPOSED - INSTALLED 2012 PHOTOGRAPHED 2016
Our customer in New Jersey factory finished her home with Cabot's clear 9205 Pacific redwood and 9204 heartwood 50/50 mix.


Exposure and Sight lines: Many designers plan other elements around the sight lines created by wood siding patterns. A 1x4 Tongue & Groove pattern is going to create a line every 3 inches, while a 1x6 creates its line every 5 inches for the same pattern.

Calculate SQFT to LFT Coverage Needed


Vertical siding applications require horizontal nailers, blocking or other wood framing members spaced no more than 24 inches on center. Check your building code to verify requirements in your area.


T&G V2E Paneling (Red Cedar STK with UV Finish)
T&G Cedar Paneling with Urethane Finish
T&G V2E Paneling (Red Cedar STK with UV Finish) Diagonal Tongue and Groove Install
Diagonal Tongue and Groove Install

Tongue & Groove PANELING is usually graded to the SMOOTH face.

WWPA T&G Siding and Paneling Pattern Diagrams

Helpful Pattern Glossary

The Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) and the California Redwood Association (CRA) provide pattern diagrams with measurements that are lumber industry standards. These diagrams are "guidelines" only NOT milling requirements. Each mill can interpret these guidelines differently. YOU need to confirm the actual pattern measurements – especially the exposure - whenever you buy wood siding. Browse all WWPA Siding Patterns or CAL Redwood Siding Patterns to help guide your redwood or cedar pattern decision.


(1) WWPA T&G SIDING 106 S2S Drop Edge+Square Edge

WWPA - T&G 106 S2S Drop Edge+SQ Edge PATTERN


(2) WWPA T&G SIDING 116 CENTER V S2S Bevel Edge

WWPA - T&G 116 CV S2S Bevel Edge PATTERN


(3) WWPA T&G SIDING CENTER MATCH Butt Joint 1/4" Tongue

WWPA - T&G CM Rough Butt Joint 1-4 TNG PATTERN


(4) WWPA T&G SIDING CENTER MATCH Butt Joint 3/8" Tongue

WWPA - T&G CM Rough Butt Joint 3-8 TNG PATTERN


(5) WWPA T&G SIDING WWPA CENTER MATCH Smooth Butt Joint 1/4" TNG

WWPA - T&G CM Smooth Butt Joint 1-4 TNG PATTERN


(6) WWPA T&G SIDING CENTER MATCH Smooth CM Butt Joint 3/8" TNG

WWPA - T&G CM Smooth Butt Joint 3-8 TNG PATTERN


(7) WWPA T&G PANELING WP-2 Molded Edge+V Edge S2S CENTER MATCH

WWPA - T&G WP-2 Molded Edge+V Edge S2S-CM PATTERN


(8) WWPA T&G SIDING WP-4 V2E or V4E.gif

WWPA - T&G WP-4 V2E or V4E PATTERN


(9) WWPA T&G PANELING WP-6 Rounded Edge

WWPA - T&G WP-4 V2E or V4E PATTERN


END-MATCHED Tongue and Groove (below) is NOT a siding standard. It is a special option of interior paneling that makes installation easier when spanning wall studs or ceiling beams. The T&G Ends can be beveled or flush joint.


End-Matched Pine Paneling Tongue & Groove Pattern
End-Matched Pine Paneling T&G Pattern
End-Matched Pine Paneling Tongue & Groove Pattern - Installed
End-Matched T&G Pattern Installed


Redwood T&G Siding and Paneling Pattern Diagrams

(1) REDWOOD T&G Patterns 204-206 5-8-inch V1S-S2S 3-32-V

Redwood T&G Patterns 204-206

(2) REDWOOD T&G Patterns 709-713 1-inch V1S-S2S 1-4-V

Redwood T&G Patterns 709-713

(3) REDWOOD T&G Patterns 707-716 1-inch V1S-S2S 3-32-V

Redwood T&G Patterns 707-716

(4) REDWOOD T&G Patterns 709-713R 1-inch V2S-S1S-Saw-1S 1-4-V

Redwood T&G Patterns 709-713R

(5) REDWOOD T&G Patterns 707-716R 1-inch V2S-S1S-Saw-1S 3-32-V

Redwood T&G Patterns 707-716R

(6) REDWOOD T&G Patterns 732-734R 1-inch V2S-S1S-Saw-1S 1-4-V

Redwood T&G Patterns 732-734R

(7) REDWOOD T&G Patterns 726-728R 1-inch V2S-S1S-Saw-1S 1-8-V

Redwood T&G Pattern 726-728R

(8) REDWOOD T&G Patterns 632-634 1-inch S2S-CM

Redwood T&G Pattern 632-634

(9) REDWOOD T&G Patterns 632-634EE 1-inch EE S2S-CM

Redwood T&G Patterns 632-634EE

(10) REDWOOD T&G Patterns 616-617 1-inch V&CV-S2S 1-4-V

Redwood T&G T&G Patterns 616-617

(11) REDWOOD T&G Pattern 606 1-inch S2S

Redwood T&G Pattern 606

(12) REDWOOD T&G Patterns 16-18 1-inch S2S-CM paneling

Redwood T&G Patterns 16-18



T&G Pattern: Flush Joint Installed
T&G Siding Pattern Incense Cedar
T&G Pattern: Beveled V2E - WR Cedar STK Installed
Tongue & Groove V2E closeup
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My name is Michael Ethridge and I work for Phillips Partnership PC. We are the shell architect of record for a developer of Whole Foods Market neighborhood shopping centers. Our client and the design team wanted the “wood look” in a modern design but was concerned about cost and maintenance issues associated real wood veneer. We were looking at faux wood products, but I wanted to use real wood.

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Michael Ethridge from Atlanta, GA (3rd April 2020)
Commercial shopping center 1x8 shiplap cedar siding + cedar beams

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1x8 SHIP LAP (3/8 LAP, 6 3/4 EXP) CEDAR-IRC SIDING, D&BTR (BL Grade Equivalent NEAR CLEAR), KD, StainEXT, RESAWN, Rough Use - Shadow gap profile- 3/8 inch Gap

1x4 T&G (V2E) CEDAR-IRC SIDING, D&BTR (BL Grade Equivalent NEAR CLEAR), KD, StainEXT, RESAWN, Rough Use

1x12 BOARD (SQUARE EDGE) CEDAR-WRC TRIM, D&BTR (BL Grade Equivalent NEAR CLEAR), KD, StainEXT, RESAWN, Rough Use.

1x10 BOARD (SQUARE EDGE) CEDAR-IRC TRIM, D&BTR (BL Grade Equivalent NEAR CLEAR), KD, StainEXT, RESAWN, Rough Use.

Factory Pre-stained TimberOx Semi-Transparent Oil-Based "Redwood"

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BBB Review 2/17/2020

Chris A. from Montague, NJ (17th February 2020)
TONGUE & GROOVE 1X6 CLEAR & 1X4 NEAR CLEAR CEDAR SIDING

PRODUCT DETAIL :

1x6 T&G (V4E) CEDAR-WRC SIDING, AYE&BTR (BL Grade Equivalent CLEAR), KD, StainEXT, RESAWN, Rough Use, 16' and under

1x4 T&G (V2E) CEDAR-IRC SIDING, D&BTR (BL Grade Equivalent NEAR CLEAR), KD, StainEXT, RESAWN

1x4 BOARD (SQUARE EDGE - rough) CEDAR-IRC TRIM, D&BTR (BL Grade Equivalent NEAR CLEAR), KD

- All mill pre-finished with Olympic 716 "Cedar" tone oil-based semi-trans (OM 4659)

I was first drawn to them by their no nonsense website. They seemed to go out of their way to educate and explain in straightforward terms. Their sales rep helped guide us through and even jumped in to find a local framer for us, who turned out to be fantastic. Our project experienced delays, but they worked with us throughout.The product (drumroll please) is beautiful by the way. it wouldn't be fair to ignore the coordination of the shipping department a/k/a Chaos Central. consistent, clear,and timely communications (with a touch of humor) made them invaluable. If we ever build again (which we won't). i would use no other company.

BBB Review 2/04/2020

Steven R. from Ballston Spa, NY (4th February 2020)
CLEAR VERTICAL GRAIN 1x6 BEVEL & 1x4 T&G CEDAR SIDING

PRODUCT DETAIL :

1x6 BEVEL THIN NO RABBET (1/2 THICK, 1 OVERLAP) CEDAR-WRC SIDING, CVG (BL Grade Equivalent CLEAR), KD, StainEXT, Resawn, Smooth Use

1x4 T&G (BUTT JOINT NO V EDGE) CEDAR-WRC SIDING, CVG (BL Grade Equivalent CLEAR), KD, StainEXT, S4S, Smooth Use

- Both mill pre-finished with Cabots Wood Tone Stain “Heartwood” 3004 (OM 4740)

1x18 SHINGLE 18in DIAMOND CUT (7.5" width 25sqft BOX) CEDAR-WRC SIDING, #1 (BL Grade Equivalent MILL SELECT), KD, UNFINISHED, Resawn, Rough Use (OM 4828)

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