Removint Cedar Siding

Cedar siding with a timeless beauty that is as yet unmatched requires diligent and costly upkeep.

Removint cedar siding.

Staining the restored cedar siding. Cracked or peeling paint can occur on cedar siding for a number of reasons according to william feist of the western red cedar lumber association. Do not let it dry. Now the cleaned and brightened cedar wood siding is ready to stain.

When the wood goes through a series of wet dry periods the paint and finish are stressed and the paint can crack. This video will show you how to remove and replace the exterior cedar shingles on the side of your house will brand new shakes. The usefulness of cedar for exterior applications such as siding and fencing is due to its exceptional weather resistance but over time even cedar siding can be damaged from exposure to moisture and ultraviolet uv rays. 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.

Mix the cleaner according to the instruction and apply it to the stained cedar siding with a brush or roller. Disclaimer our videos are for. Place the flat end of the pry bar or the nail remover underneath the trim board adjacent to a nail and push down on the end of. Start by removing the corner trim pieces that cover the siding ends.

Scrape away chipped and peeling paint before re finishing your cedar siding. In the past he had used oil based wood stain products but found the mold and mildew returning within a few years each time. If it s well maintained cedar siding can last for fifty years or more.