1/2” Self-Aligning Lap

Discover Siding with the Advantage of Effortless Installation

TruWood® 1/2 in. Lap Siding’s self-aligning feature creates Tru Ease of installation, Tru time reduction and Tru labor savings. TruWood® Siding combines a competitive price point and high quality to set a new industry standard for value.

With expert craftsmanship and proven performance, TruWood® Siding is the Tru Choice for today’s discerning builders.

Features & Benefits

  • Quality engineered surface and core
  • 30-year limited warranty
  • Pre-primed for improved weatherability
  • 16 lengths
  • 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" Self-Aligning Lap Siding specifications

SELF-ALIGNING
1/2 in. Lap Siding

Specifications

Lap SizePc/BundlePc/UnitMaximum Exposure in inchesSq. Ft. Coverage Per PieceApprox Coverage Sq. Ft./UnitSq. Ft. Needed
To Cover 1,000 Sq. Ft. of Wall Area
Approx.
Weight Lbs./Unit
1/2 in. x 8 in. x 16 ft.521079.33186212003945
1/2 in. x 12 in. x 16 ft.51401114.67195111454215

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

Lap SizeSurface Texture
1/2 in. x 8 in. x 16 ft.Old Mill®
1/2 in. x 12 in. x 16 ft.Old Mill®