What is NEW BARNWOOD™ Shiplap?
Shiplap is a term used to describe a type of wooden board that has traditionally been used as walls and ceilings in the construction of sheds, barns, and other rustic type buildings. A traditional shiplap has a groove cut into the top and bottom of each board along the length of the board.
Shiplap profile the boards to fit together forming a solid surface area, and provides a distinctive appearance, with subtle horizontal reveals (often referred to as a nickel-gap) along the long connecting edge of each board.
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| Advantage |
| Ease of Installation | Shiplap is more forgiving allowing for adjustments maintaining level installation of each board. | ||
| Direct to Stud Installation | Shiplap boards fit together forming a solid surface area on the wall or ceiling. | ||
| Vertical Installation | Shiplap boards allow for adjustments to maintain level during installation, similar to horizontal installs. | ||
| Nickel-Gapping | Shiplap can be gapped up to full ¼” while maintaining a solid surface area on the wall or ceiling. | ||
| Board Length | Shiplap comes in all 8′ length boards allowing for boards to be installed with greater flexibility for on center wall-stud or ceiling-joist increments. | ||
| Cost of Installation | Shiplap is an easier, faster install, can be installed directly over studs eliminating additional cost of backer board. Check local building codes prior to installing directly over studs. |
