Clear Red Cedar Siding
Unlike cedar plastic house siding doesn t have any natural defenses against things like mildew.
Clear red cedar siding. In addition composite siding is susceptible to fading due to sun exposure and can t be restored or refinished like cedar once their color has faded. Or choose knotty for some added rustic charm trying achieving that look with a synthetic or cement product. Western red cedar is also naturally resistant to rot decay and insect attacks. Milled for smooth side use.
Unlike composite substitutes that attempt to simulate the appearance of cedar siding authentic western red cedar tongue and groove siding has the natural depth and character desired for the finest appearance. Western red cedar siding is a beautiful affordable and environmentally friendly siding choice. Western red cedar s freedom from pitch and resin provide a good base for a range of finishes from paints solid color stains to water repellent preservatives and semi transparent stains. The siding pattern 1x8 t g v4e pattern reversible with beveled v edge on both sides 6 3 4 exposure.
Western red cedar siding page. Although intended primarily for restoring horizontal wood surfaces such as decks these products generally work almost as well on vertical surfaces. Its approved for both interior and exterior applications including siding and soffit ceilings or accent walls as well as for use in saunas. The wood species western red cedar.
This species dimensional stability and natural decay resistance make it the top choice for siding applications. And then there s texture with real cedar you can work with a clear grade for a crisp contemporary look. Western red cedar is nature s perfect siding material. The siding grade aye better clear cedar graded to the rough side.
Its natural oils make it resistant to decay and insects and it is pitch and resin free. Nothing else comes close to cedar s ideal.