Naturally Aged Cedar Siding

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Naturally aged cedar siding.

Red cedar is one of the most popular wood species for exterior use because of its natural rich red color and its natural resistance to decay. Another benefit of this process is that grayne s unique palette available in 6 popular colors bypasses the 3 to 5 year natural cedar weathering process to deliver the perfect aged color from the day it s installed. In contrast aged pine features a darker hue and a rich textured patina giving the home a rustic vibe. But my husband likes the look of the natural aged cedar and does not want to stain it.

Is it a bad idea to install the cedar lap siding over 1 x 4 furring with no finish and let it just age naturally. Offer up a hint of colour. Cedar is known to age gracefully to a soft silver grey patina but it s wise to keep the rich tones of your cedar siding lasting longer. I typically specify cedar lap siding to be sealed on all 6 sides prior to installation whether installed over furring or not.

Pioneer wood works quickly when learning how to weather wood on cedar but pine still needs to sit outside in the weather after application so it s unpredictable how much time it will save you. We did not use the product brand you recommended it came up very nice and clean. To deliver this authentic multihued aged cedar appearance grayne utilizes a proprietary coating process. Cedar has natural preservatives and holds up to all types of weather.

Attaining the look of naturally aged yellow cedar. Question i have just taken an order for 5 000 board feet of clear vertical grain old growth alaska yellow cedar 2 x 10 siding. Real cedar siding instantly elevates your home to another level of warmth and beauty. Natural pine siding gives your home a light airy and modern look.

Transparent stains contain no pigment but have water repellent features that will help to retain natural tones and slow down the natural colour change process. Try as they might the look the feel and the scent of natural wood just can t be duplicated in a chemistry lab. In a current project the client and i want the cedar to gray out and we are also on a tight budget but are not sacrificing high performance construction. Over time however any wood siding can succumb to a blackened surface from algae or mold or simply turn a weathered shade of.

Dissolve powder in water. You can t get that with the plastic substitutes. That s why synthetic siding always ends up looking a little on. We have a very large cedar deck 3 levels actually that we just cleaned.

The logs are in inventory and cutting will start on monday.