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.

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.

  • 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.

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

TruWood engineered wood products, 1/2" Cottage Lap Siding specifications

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

TruWood engineered wood products, 1/2" Cottage Lap Siding specifications

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

TruWood engineered wood products, 1/2" Cottage Lap Siding specifications

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

TruWood engineered wood products, 1/2" Cottage Lap Siding specifications

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

TruWood engineered wood products, 1/2" Cottage Lap Siding specifications

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

TruWood engineered wood products, 1/2" Cottage Lap Siding specifications

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

Specifications

Lap SizePc/BundlePc/UnitMaximum
Exposure in inches
Sq. Ft.
Coverage Per Piece
Approx
Coverage
Sq. Ft./ Unit
Sq. Ft. Needed To Cover 1,000 Sq. Ft. of Wall AreaApprox.
Weight
Lbs./Unit
1/2 in. x 12 in. x 16 ft.51401114.67195111453820
1/2 in. x 12 in. x 16 ft.51401114.67195111453910
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.51051520199511203940
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.51051520199511204150
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.51051520199511204150
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.51051520199511203910

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

Lap StyleProfileSurface Texture
1/2 in. x 12 in. x 16 ft.TwelveFourOld Mill®
1/2 in. x 12 in. x 16 ft.TwelveSixOld Mill®
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.4 in. Cottage LapOld Mill®
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.5 in. Cottage LapOld Mill®
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.8 in. Cottage LapOld Mill®
1/2 in. x 16 in. x 16 ft.Channel RusticOld Mill®