Red Cedar Siding House

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Red cedar siding house. Uncoated weathered western red cedar siding or trim can often be restored to its original color by applying commercial products called cleaners brighteners or restorers. Caulking is not a permanent solution and. Buzzards bay gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. Pure silicone and clear caulks do not work well on western red cedar and are not recommended.

Tight grained and virtually saturated with tannic acid a natural preservative red cedar is a tough long lasting material. It tends to weather to a dark rich look. Box model ehd0810336 116 98 box 116 98 box free delivery. Cedar siding is actually less maintenance than you think and there s many reasons why you should use cedar for your next siding project.

Factory applied finishes of this type are available in most. Cedar shake siding costs between 4 and 8 per square foot installed. Traditionally red cedar was the choice for grand houses like the mccues shingle in manchester. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page.

Click to add item 3 4 x 10 red cedar bevel siding to the compare list. A typical 2 000 square foot one story house will cost 5 700 to 11 500 for professional installation. Before installing siding make sure that flashings are installed to prevent moisture from entering wall and roof spaces. Shakertown craftsman 8 1 4 in.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. According to paul mackie at the western red cedar lumber association wrcla red cedar siding that has been finished on all six sides with a stain blocking primer and top coated with 100 percent exterior acrylic latex paint has the longest expected service life of any coating system. Cedar shake siding cost. Shipping ship to store free.

Western red cedar exterior siding or cladding comes in a spectrum of patterns including the one that is just right for your home s style and your budget. Cedar even butt. Western red cedar siding is a beautiful affordable and environmentally friendly siding choice. Although intended primarily for restoring horizontal wood surfaces such as decks these products generally work almost as well on vertical surfaces.

Western red cedar bevel siding is the most widely used siding type. Cedar shakes come in several natural colors depending on which kind of cedar tree it s cut from. Flashing is an important line of defense in controlling moisture in wall assemblies. The other face is smooth or saw textured depending on the grade and customer preference.

It is produced by resaying lumber at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other.