Cedar Siding Maintenance

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Cedar siding maintenance.

Cedar is an excellent choice for appearance ease of maintenance and longevity. Wood siding is one of the most beautiful of all types of siding and one of the most expensive. Power wash every two to four years. While this material is beautiful long lasting and tough like all other types of wood you must be up to date with the care and cleaning of cedar siding.

These natural elements slowly erode the finishes and as a result all finishes applied to cedar require regular cleaning and maintenance to perform. Cedar maintenance you don t have to do much to cedar shingle siding if you prefer its weathered gray look other than clean and coat it with a clear water resistant preservative and inspect it for rot and damage periodically. It does weather though changing color throughout time offering a much more rugged look than stained cedar siding offers. If you d like to avoid repairs that could cost thousands of dollars and you d like to keep your clapboard shingles or board and batten lasting for decades regular upkeep and maintenance is critical.

Your climate and landscape will determine how often these processes are required. Genuine cedar siding is going to require washing and staining sealing or painting on a regular basis. Cedar siding comes in a wide array of styles such as bevel channel tongue groove and board and batten so careful maintenance protects the look and properties. This will avoid problems such as mold mildew rot and water damage.

Coating the cedar shingles with a water resistant product helps to preserve the wood against moisture damage. Cedar has natural antibacterial and anti fungal properties allowing you to leave the wood untreated without worry of excess warping rotting and cracking. Dusty climates will require more frequent washing. A mild non phosphate detergent is recommended.