Old Growth Cedar Siding
Shingles are among the easiest forms of siding to replace when damaged.
Old growth cedar siding. We also carry a variety of reclaimed lumber including reclaimed redwood reclaimed cedar reclaimed douglas fir and reclaimed hardwoods. Label from 20 yr. Cypress wood has been milled into shingles and siding for more than 100 years. Known for its tight grain structure distinct aroma resistance to decay and beauty our western red cedar lumber is a wonderful choice for decking siding fencing posts or shingles.
Tapered and cut to be thinner at the top and thicker at the bottom vertical grain cedar shingles are traditionally installed in overlapping rows one by one. As for siding the use of rigid foam board insulation and foil facers and wraps under the wood siding has caused cedar siding to dry prematurely. Old growth cedar siding will stand up to much more and last far longer than new growth cedar. Coulson cedar has developed an engineered siding product that offers the beautiful look of old growth solid vertical grain western red cedar at a lower price point than solid cedar.
Prep the cedar siding by cleaning it with a bleach and solution. Cover cedar siding with primer to keep any tannic acid or natural red coloring from. Its approved for both interior and exterior applications including siding and soffit ceilings or accent walls as well as for use in saunas. Our lumber yard includes a full line of new redwood western red cedar and douglas fir.
Sand it to remove the loose surface particles. Old growth redwood shake and shingles. Old growth cypress is durable and naturally decay resistant and these qualities make it. The lumber baron is now stocking a full line of western red cedar clear 2 and better old growth vertical grain lumber products for sale.
Using individual shingles still makes sense for smaller projects or when doing smaller repairs. How to treat cypress siding. Is absolutely committed to the preservation and health of our remaining old growth redwood forests. Quality lumber since 1978.
The difference however in the damage incurred on new growth and old growth is extreme.