1/2” Channel Rustic™ Lap

Siding with Effortless Old-World Charm for Modern Living

Looking for Old World charm without the associated hassle and costs? Our six Cottage Lap^® profiles offer Tru Beauty and Tru Labor savings.

TruWood^® 1/2 in. Channel Rustic™ Lap Siding provides heritage style and enduring quality with distinctive cedar channel groove siding. Other 16 in. profiles include the 4 in., 5 in. and 8 in. Cottage Laps. The TwelveFour and TwelveSix Cottage Lap patterns deliver the same unique features in a 12 in. wide board.

The choice of our self-aligning feature for all boards makes installation faster and easier, saving you time and money. Talk about a Tru Advantage.

Look for our certified siding and wood products – FSC^®-C002971

Features & Benefits

Quality engineered surface and core
30-year limited warranty
Pre-primed for improved weatherability
Matching TruWood^® Trim
Installs 25-40% faster than cement or vinyl sidings
Use for residential single-family, multi-family housing, remodeling and light commercial projects
Easy and safe to install using normal woodworking tools. No silica dust.
Certified by the Forest Stewardship Council^®
(FSC^®-C002971)

Resists mildew, rot, and termite damage. Naturally-occuring additive, safe for use around children and pets.

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Storage Instructions

Store siding flat and support on stringers to avoid sagging and contact with the ground.
Siding must be covered and protected from the elements.
Stack no more than eight units high.
Allow siding to acclimatize to local conditions prior to installation.

Code Requirements

Meets the requirements of the following:

2024 International Building Code
2024 International Residential Code
ICC ESR-2588
ANSI A135.6-2012 (R2020)
Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Approved*
Fire rating = Class C
R Value = 0.67 (hour) (Sq. Ft.) (Fahrenheit) per BTU
1/2 in. Lap Siding = No Shear Value

*WUI APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Framing must not exceed 16 in. on center.
Minimum 5/8 in. Type-X gypsum exterior sheathing is required.

CAL. PROP 65 WARNING: Use of this product may result in exposure to wood dust, known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Available Profiles

4 in. COTTAGE LAP^®
7/8 in. Groove
1/2 in. Lap Siding

5 in. COTTAGE LAP^®
7/8 in. Groove
1/2 in. Lap Siding

8 in. COTTAGE LAP^®
7/8 in. Groove
1/2 in. Lap Siding

CHANNEL RUSTIC™
1 in. Groove
1/2 in. Lap Siding

TwelveFour COTTAGE LAP^®
7/8 in. Groove
1/2 in. Lap Siding

TwelveSix COTTAGE LAP^®
7/8 in. Groove
1/2 in. Lap Siding

Specifications

Lap Size	Pc/Bundle	Pc/Unit	Maximum Exposure in inches	Sq. Ft. Coverage Per Piece	Approx Coverage Sq. Ft./ Unit	Sq. Ft. Needed To Cover 1,000 Sq. Ft. of Wall Area	Approx. Weight Lbs./Unit
1/2 in. x 12 in. x 16 ft.	5	140	11	14.67	1951	1145	3820
1/2 in. x 12 in. x 16 ft.	5	140	11	14.67	1951	1145	3910
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.	5	105	15	20	1995	1120	3940
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.	5	105	15	20	1995	1120	4150
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.	5	105	15	20	1995	1120	4150
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.	5	105	15	20	1995	1120	3910

Allows for a 1 in. overlap and assumes a 5% waste factor.

Lap Style	Profile	Surface Texture
1/2 in. x 12 in. x 16 ft.	TwelveFour	Old Mill^®
1/2 in. x 12 in. x 16 ft.	TwelveSix	Old Mill^®
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.	4 in. Cottage Lap	Old Mill^®
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.	5 in. Cottage Lap	Old Mill^®
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.	8 in. Cottage Lap	Old Mill^®
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.	Channel Rustic	Old Mill^®

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1/2” Channel Rustic™ Lap

Siding with Effortless Old-World Charm for Modern Living

Features & Benefits

Product Downloads

Storage Instructions

Code Requirements

Available Profiles

4 in. COTTAGE LAP®7/8 in. Groove1/2 in. Lap Siding

5 in. COTTAGE LAP®7/8 in. Groove1/2 in. Lap Siding

8 in. COTTAGE LAP®7/8 in. Groove1/2 in. Lap Siding

CHANNEL RUSTIC™1 in. Groove1/2 in. Lap Siding

TwelveFour COTTAGE LAP®7/8 in. Groove1/2 in. Lap Siding

TwelveSix COTTAGE LAP®7/8 in. Groove1/2 in. Lap Siding