Old Cedar Siding

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Old cedar siding.

Mix the cleaner according to the instruction and apply it to the stained cedar siding with a brush or roller. Cedar siding with a timeless beauty that is as yet unmatched requires diligent and costly upkeep. Be careful when painting very old cedar siding. The home has cedar siding that is original from 1940.

Sand it to remove the loose surface particles. Prep the cedar siding by cleaning it with a bleach and solution. 0 75 in x 6 in x 120 in. While extremely old cedar can be painted it requires heavy preparation.

The horizontal siding is only 2 5 to the weather and has numerous layers of paint that are chipping and cracking. Over time cedar siding can become discolored and the surface degraded due to weather dirt and various other wear and tear. Surface preparation is the key to success when dealing with weathered wood. Even then the paint is not expected to last long.

Cedar siding though durable and able to maintain a good finish for a long period of time does sometimes get damaged. Cover cedar siding with primer to keep any tannic acid or natural red coloring from. I have a liscensed contractor that is going to properly remove the old paint using the lead abatement laws. Western red cedar exterior siding or cladding comes in a spectrum of patterns including the one that is just right for your home s style and your budget.

Loosened photodegraded surface fibers and any loosened remaining finish must be removed prior to re finishing. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page. I would like to save the siding and try to restore it. 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.

2 use wood cleaner. For high areas use an extension on the roller or climb a ladder and use your paintbrush.