First pieces of siding

Due to the fact that we are not doing just a "squarish" window trim (and caulking the hell out of it), it did take some time to get the trim in place, and then even longer to cut the first strip of siding (on the left side of the window). After that, it was fast to put up the remainder.

Notice that everything is screwed up with 305 stainless steel screws, and that makes it easy to adjust/move/replace pieces down the road. Hopefully not needed, but will the two runs of T&G siding (above and below the window), meet up at the same vertical line to the right of the window (so next full length strip will fit nicely)? This is of course the drawback with T&G compared to using a "board and batten" style of siding, where you can hide more or less any inconsistencies under the batten.
Wife wanted to have a "flat" siding, since she thought the "battens" made it look cheap (females sometimes have strange ideas...), and I really had no other option that to oblige... That "desire" does cost a bit in added installation time.


First section done


Notice the flashing and the angle on the top of the pieces that straddles the trim. Allows for water to shed, and also provides for a groove for the caulk (yes, I will caulk this horizontal section, but this is really the only one).
And possibly overkill, but I have pre-drilled all pieces of trim and siding. Prevents the screw from splitting the boards, and also for the (all visible) screw to nicely line up.


Double flashing over the windows