Ship lap can be used inside for wall paneling and ceiling or outside for siding.
Modern nickel gap siding.
The main differences are that nickel gap siding has tongue and groove boards that hides nails giving it a smoother look overall.
Generally it s quite a bit cheaper than real shiplap too.
Regardless of the gap spacing at 6 8 10 or 12 inches the gap will remain the same approximately.
Exterior siding shiplap for those looking to take the look of shiplap to the outdoors look no further than our exterior nickel gap shiplap.
Nickel gap wood siding is also a popular feature in interior design and is similar to shiplap in appearance.
Durable poly ash material resists moisture and bugs virtually no expansion or contraction due to temperature or moisture changes.
Overview stylish and durable 3 4 in.
Nickel gap siding is basically the modernist way to do shiplap that still has a tiny bit of a vintage appeal.
Use it for interior or exterior applications for a trendy yet timeless look.
Boards are primed and ready to be painted.
It also has a consistent width in the gap between boards about the size of a nickel and the boards have a smooth finish.
Nickel gap can be installed horizontally or vertically depending on your preference.
The square edges make it a modern take on old world siding.
These boards have a consistent 3 16 nickel gap.
So how do you use nickel gap.
It is specifically designed for exterior siding and is manufactured using recycled materials that are extremely dimensionally stable and resistant to rot and decay.
Similar to our shiplap boards there are some key differences.
Windsorone nickel gap boards are perfect for when you really want people to stop and take notice.
Both types of wood have a rustic modern look with small gaps between the boards but one has a more finished look nickel gap and the other is a bit more rustic ship lap.
White ship lap provides a modern clean look as well a country rustic design with the addition of the nickel gap.
From fancy farmhouse to cottage cute if you crave the rustic look with a modern twist consider ship lap or nickel gap with either a smooth or rough sawn finish.
The nickel gap profile interlocks with a tongue and groove and is self gapping creating a consistent nickel sized space between each board.