wood siding question

[kurtv]

Can I install 1x6 pine siding directly on the exterior 2x4 walls? This is an garage with a second floor for storage that will not be heated. I plan on installing 2x4 cross bracing on the first floor to prevent lateral movement. Do you see any problems in doing this? I do not prefer to install any plywood or OSB sheathing.

[Don_P]

Sure, this is allowed, it would be much stronger with sheathing but as long as you take care of the bracing it'll work.

[kurtv]

I'm thinking now of installing sheathing on the first floor at least so it will be stronger. I don't want the building to shift or rake. Then on the second floor maybe I could just install the pine siding. The problem with this is the sheathing has a thickness so the siding would not match where I stop the sheathing.

[yo mama]

Yes i agre with Don.

[tooltroll]

Just build out the studs with the same thickness: Get an extra sheet or two of sheathing and rip it down to 1-1/2" strips. Attach these strips to the studs on the second floor where you skipped sheathing, and your pine will fit seamlessly.