Western Red Cedar Siding 8

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 8.

Western red cedar bevel siding is the most widely used siding type. Western red cedar bevel siding is a store exclusive item and only able to be bought in a home depot store. The manufacturing process results in pieces with one face saw textured. Its natural oils make it resistant to decay and insects and it is pitch and resin free.

Unlike composite substitutes that attempt to simulate the appearance of cedar siding authentic western red cedar bevel siding has the natural depth and character desired for the finest appearance. 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. Hi john it looks like that this 3 4 in. The other face is smooth or saw textured depending on the grade and customer preference.

Western red cedar siding page. This species dimensional stability and natural decay resistance make it the top choice for siding applications. Cedar siding is actually less maintenance than you think and there s many reasons why you should use cedar for your next siding project. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page.

Unlike cedar plastic house siding doesn t have any natural defenses against things like mildew. Available in eastern white pine western red cedar ponderosa pine southern yellow pine. Western red cedar siding is a beautiful affordable and environmentally friendly siding choice. 1 2 x 6 x 16 and 1 2 x 8 x 16 oil primed x indicates size in stock may vary by store.

Western red cedar is nature s perfect siding material. We offer raw unprimed and primed clapboard in clear heart vertical grain. Nothing else comes close to cedar s ideal combination. Western red cedar is also naturally resistant to rot decay and insect attacks.

Western red cedar has long been the favored siding choice in new england due to its natural beauty and outstanding stability. It is produced by resaying lumber at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other. Please call for more information. 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.