1. Prepare the walls as you would for other wood sidings by applying building wrap, self-stick flashings at the corners and around windows and door...

2. All around the house install a 1x6 or wider water table, with its bottom edge 2 inches below the sill plate. Snap level chalk lines to help you...

3. On each wall measure from the corners to plan a layout that avoids narrow slivers next to doors and windows. Take into account both the width of...

4. You may rip-cut the first board to achieve the desired layout. Cut the length to fit or to a determined height if you will stack boards on top....

5. Attach the next boards in the same way. Use spacers (5/8-inch plywood is shown here) to maintain fairly consistent gaps. Every third or fourth b...

6. Use a T-bevel to capture the angle at a rake end. Wherever possible, cut the angle first, then hold the piece in place and mark the other side f...

7. Where boards are not long enough to reach all the way up to an eave or rake, install all the boards at the same height. Cut and install Z-flashi...

8. Install the battens to cover the gaps. Drive nails (which need to be longer than the board nails) through the gaps; avoid driving through the bo...