Modern Nickel Gap Siding

Nickel gap siding is basically the modernist way to do shiplap that still has a tiny bit of a vintage appeal.

Modern nickel gap siding.

When finished the shadow created by the gap is what defines this style once installed. Windsorone nickel gap boards are perfect for when you really want people to stop and take notice. From fancy farmhouse to cottage cute if you crave the rustic look with a modern twist consider ship lap or nickel gap with either a smooth or rough sawn finish. White ship lap provides a modern clean look as well a country rustic design with the addition of the nickel gap.

Ship lap can be used inside for wall paneling and ceiling or outside for siding. The materials nickel gap comes in run the gamut wood mdf etc and you can find it in a variety of finishes or paint it as well. Overview stylish and durable 3 4 in. Boards are primed and ready to be painted.

Both types of wood have a rustic modern look with small gaps between the boards but one has a more finished look nickel gap and the other is a bit more rustic ship lap. Nickel gap wood siding is also a popular feature in interior design and is similar to shiplap in appearance. Generally it s quite a bit cheaper than real shiplap too. Regardless of the gap spacing at 6 8 10 or 12 inches the gap will remain the same approximately.

It is specifically designed for exterior siding and is manufactured using recycled materials that are extremely dimensionally stable and resistant to rot and decay. Similar to our shiplap boards there are some key differences. The nickel gap profile interlocks with a tongue and groove and is self gapping creating a consistent nickel sized space between each board. Durable poly ash material resists moisture and bugs virtually no expansion or contraction due to temperature or moisture changes.

So how do you use nickel gap. Nickel gap can be installed horizontally or vertically depending on your preference. Exterior siding shiplap for those looking to take the look of shiplap to the outdoors look no further than our exterior nickel gap shiplap. It s a sized up nickel gap reveal aka 51 gap that will read clearly from across the room or on high ceilings.

The main differences are that nickel gap siding has tongue and groove boards that hides nails giving it a smoother look overall. These boards have a consistent 3 16 nickel gap.