Who is the Best Lumber Supplier for Shiplap?

Interior designers have an obsession with shiplap. It looks great on interior accent walls and outdoor wall sidings. Landon, the lumberjack, discussed the awesomeness of this amazing rustic lumber product on YouTube.

A diversity of materials, such as redwood and cedar, recycled corrugated metal, and reclaimed barn wood, can make shiplap. Rustic Lumber Co. is a lumber supplier in Utah and Idaho that makes shiplap out of cedar and pine.

Let’s see what wonders we can do with these incredible wooden planks.

 

What exactly is shiplap?

Shiplap is a type of wood paneling that has a groove at the top and bottom of each board. The panels fit tightly together, protecting the surface against water and wind. It has been used to waterproof ships.

If the type of wood used is unique and interesting, shiplap can provide a very pleasing accent. A shiplap-covered wall lends a warm, masculine feel to a living room and can provide contrast with the light, airy look of plank floors. 

 

Type of Wood Used for Shiplap

Anyone who knows a bit about shiplap realizes that cedar and pine are the most common wood types for shiplap panels. Rustic lumber makes shiplap out of cedar and pine. Shiplap adds character to your home. 

Here are the three common types of wood you can use for shiplap:

• Cedar – You will get the best value for your money if you use cedar shiplap for exterior wall sidings. They are strong and durable.
• Redwood – Although redwood is the most expensive wood for shiplap, it is both durable and beautiful.
• Pine –  If you are on a tight budget, pine wood is an excellent choice. It is the cheapest type of wood to use for shiplap.

Shiplap is available in a variety of sizes ranging from 1×4 to 1×12. Choose the right wood for your home’s décor. Give us a call to see what’s available in our lumber store for your next wood project. 

 

What’s Good About Shiplap?

Shiplap is known for making ships waterproof. To strengthen the hull of a ship, sailors used a form of wood called “shake” or “shiplap.” After arranging pieces at specific angles, they would then seal the seams with pitch. 

In interior design, shiplap has become a favorite style for wooden wall siding. The cedar shiplap looks fantastic on the exterior windows. They also make great accent walls. A cedar shiplap style wall can make your front porch look stunning.

Horizontal strips of shiplap are used for siding and trim. Homes with siding in a cedar shiplap style use horizontal strips for their siding to add decoration and differentiate the style from others.

 

Installing a Shiplap Accent Wall

Shiplap walls add character, texture, and rusticity to any room in your home. It’s inexpensive and simple to set up. Remember the following helpful tips:

• Determine how many planks you’ll need by measuring your space.
• After you buy the planks, keep them in your home for at least ten days to give the wood time to adjust to the humidity inside.
• Build a shiplap wall by arranging your boards into the classic shiplap wall pattern.

Shiplap planks can be nailed vertically or horizontally to walls. Just drive a nail through the drywall and into the wall studs. As long as the surfaces are in good condition, construction adhesive can be used to install on ceilings or over other surfaces.  

 

Shiplap is available from Rustic Lumber Company.

Shiplap is a classic interior design feature. It looks great on your walls, whether indoors or outdoors. It comes in many different styles and finishes. 

At Rustic Lumber Co., we make shiplap out of cedar and pine. We are the best lumber supplier in Utah and Idaho for your rustic wood projects. 

Give us a call to see what we have available for your wood project.