Cedar Siding Sealing

A quick guide to sealing cedar siding western red cedar lumber association.

Cedar siding sealing.

Although intended primarily for restoring horizontal wood surfaces such as decks these products generally work almost as well on vertical surfaces. However they are also the most susceptible to damage and require more frequent sealing. Shakertown craftsman 8 1 4 in. Staining the restored cedar siding.

Staining cedar with a semi transparent stain. Box 10 model ehd0810394 128 67 box. Test results from the forest products testing lab run by the usda for the forest service show that after 12 weeks of exposure to sunlight cedar siding has lost half of its ability to hold a film forming coating system like primer and paint. 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.

However with semi transparent stains you will need to take care with the application. In the past he had used oil based wood stain products but found the mold and mildew returning within a few years each time. Now the cleaned and brightened cedar wood siding is ready to stain. The colors include black bronze cedar battleship gray brown cape cod gray shale gray cedar light brown clear mahogany natural and redwood.

Cedar siding after mold removal cleaning and brightening. Sandstone beige eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. Building materials installation care siding 0 comments 0. A quick guide to sealing cedar siding.

While cedar stands up to the elements fairly well on its own putting a seal or a coat of paint on it can enhance the color and protect the wood from inclement weather. Guide to finishing western red cedar chris deziel chris deziel is a contractor builder and general fix it pro who has been active in the construction trades for 40 years. You can read more about each of the wood types at bob vilas house. The few solid particles in this mix will not significantly obscure cedar s wood grain.

Rough cut cedar siding is a durable building material. Left unstained cedar s red hue will fade to gray within about a year. A rot resistant alternative to softwood siding. The summary of top features it is a water based sealer that has advanced penetrating nanotechnology with a performance of an oil based product.

The non milled wood surface creates a rustic appearance but it can present some challenges when it comes to finishing. Semi transparent stains are your best bet when you want the real look of slightly weathered cedar with protection. Cape cod gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. Because it tends not to be as absorbent as a more traditional milled siding stains can have trouble penetrating.

He has degrees in science and humanities and years of teaching experience.