FAQ # 7: Q: Do I leave a gap on the butt ends lenghwise? A: No - butt the siding tight. See Installation Guide for further information. Click on each question for more information: »   Why Choose Lodgepole Pine? »   Do we use a stain or paint? »   How do I maintain my Cape Cod Wood Siding? »   Do you have to touch up the nails? »   Is strapping necessary, and if I do not strap will it void the warranty? »   How Do I apply strapping? »   Do I leave a gap on the butt ends lenghwise? »   What colors do we offer? »   If I want to change the color, how do I do this? »   How do I purchase Cape Cod Siding?