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tongue and groove sheathing

jvl | Posted in Construction Techniques on

hi could someone explain to me the type of exterior wall sheathing i have on my 1940s house.it looks like tongue and board and beveled with cedar shake over it.what do you call it?thanks jvl

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  1. ChicagoMike | | #1

    Withiut a pic, I would say that it is ship lap.

     

    "It is what it is."

    1. jvl | | #2

      its a start thanks jvl

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