Clear Red Cedar Siding

Nothing else comes close to cedar s ideal.

Clear red cedar siding.

Or choose knotty for some added rustic charm trying achieving that look with a synthetic or cement product. 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. 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.

Dennis had us mill it smooth on both sides to increase his opportunities to get the best of the boards. Western red cedar is nature s perfect siding material. Coulson cedar has developed an engineered siding product that offers the beautiful look of old growth solid vertical grain western red cedar at a lower price point than solid cedar. Milled for smooth side use.

Although intended primarily for restoring horizontal wood surfaces such as decks these products generally work almost as well on vertical surfaces. 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. Western red cedar siding page. The wood species western red cedar.

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. And then there s texture with real cedar you can work with a clear grade for a crisp contemporary look. Unlike cedar plastic house siding doesn t have any natural defenses against things like mildew. This species dimensional stability and natural decay resistance make it the top choice for siding applications.

Western red cedar is also naturally resistant to rot decay and insect attacks. The siding pattern 1x8 t g v4e pattern reversible with beveled v edge on both sides 6 3 4 exposure.