Caring For Cedar Shake Siding

This will avoid problems such as mold mildew rot and water damage.

Caring for cedar shake siding.

Originally published august 10 2012 at 8 00 pm updated august 13 2012 at 7 22 pm. Before you give in and paint your shingles realize that cedar shingles can last decades with virtually no maintenance. But a little maintenance can keep them looking great and extend their life even further. Plywood siding t1 11 plywood white wood siding shake wood siding eastern cedar lumber 3 8 osb 4x9.

The few solid particles in this mix will not significantly obscure cedar s wood grain. These natural elements slowly erode the finishes and as a result all finishes applied to cedar require regular cleaning and maintenance to perform. Cedar shingles can also grow moss and algae or develop iron staining which requires periodic cleaning. However with semi transparent stains you will need to take care with the application.

Semi transparent stains are your best bet when you want the real look of slightly weathered cedar with protection. Read about the benefits that cedar impressions offers as an industry leader in polymer shingle and shake siding. Step 1 clean. The surfaces of finished western red cedar decks siding and trim boards exposed outdoors inevitably become dirty and can also be discolored by mildew algae and moss.

Many siding pros recommend power washing. Cedar shake siding and cedar shingle siding is the look most buyers crave when they consider real wood siding. Shakes and shingles can be used to cover the entire exterior or be installed in gables and other areas to complement wood or stone siding. Dwight barnett answers home improvement questions.

Older siding should be cleaned and allowed to dry thoroughly enough that it can absorb sprinkled water. Cedar siding maintenance must be a regular task so that you can avoid permanent damage to your home s exterior. Staining cedar with a semi transparent stain. If caring and cleaning for cedar siding sounds like a drag then take a closer look at vinyl.

The cedar shake shingle bureau a nonprofit trade organization warns that an experienced washer should assess a cedar siding job individually since high pressure water jets can damage wood. Ft box model ehd0810520 127 32 box 127 32 box out of stock online. Cedar impressions shake and shingle siding is available in several styles and features the most authentic wood look in the industry truetexture. This week s topic.

How to care for cedar siding. Learning how to care for cedar shingles whether they are installed as siding or roofing is not particularly difficult. Pro prime gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq.