Old Cedar Siding

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Old cedar siding.

2 use wood cleaner. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page. Cedar siding though durable and able to maintain a good finish for a long period of time does sometimes get damaged. The home has cedar siding that is original from 1940.

Prep the cedar siding by cleaning it with a bleach and solution. For high areas use an extension on the roller or climb a ladder and use your paintbrush. Cedar wood siding should be painted or stained every 6 years or sooner depending on the level of uv exposure in order to reduce the costs of repainting. Cleaning your cedar siding with this solution once in a month can help keep your cedar siding looking new for longer.

I would like to save the siding and try to restore it. While extremely old cedar can be painted it requires heavy preparation. Cover cedar siding with primer to keep any tannic acid or natural red coloring from. Surface preparation is the key to success when dealing with weathered wood.

Even then the paint is not expected to last long. Sand it to remove the loose surface particles. The siding must be free from mold mildew and dirt. I have a liscensed contractor that is going to properly remove the old paint using the lead abatement laws.

Loosened photodegraded surface fibers and any loosened remaining finish must be removed prior to re finishing. 0 75 in x 6 in x 120 in. Mix the cleaner according to the instruction and apply it to the stained cedar siding with a brush or roller. And it is certainly not completely immune to rot no matter how well it has been treated and maintained.

Cedar siding with a timeless beauty that is as yet unmatched requires diligent and costly upkeep. Over time cedar siding can become discolored and the surface degraded due to weather dirt and various other wear and tear.