Western Red Cedar Siding 8
Western red cedar is also naturally resistant to rot decay and insect attacks.
Western red cedar siding 8. The other face is smooth or saw textured depending on the grade and customer preference. Western red cedar is nature s perfect siding material. Cedar siding is actually less maintenance than you think and there s many reasons why you should use cedar for your next siding project. Unfortunately we do not sell it with online stock for purchase.
Log siding for that log home look or matching siding for gables dormers etc. We offer raw unprimed and primed clapboard in clear heart vertical grain. The manufacturing process results in pieces with one face saw textured. 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.
This species dimensional stability and natural decay resistance make it the top choice for siding applications. 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. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page. Please call for more information.
The very best available. Western red cedar has long been the favored siding choice in new england due to its natural beauty and outstanding stability. Available in eastern white pine western red cedar ponderosa pine southern yellow pine. 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 page. 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. Unlike cedar plastic house siding doesn t have any natural defenses against things like mildew. Nothing else comes close to cedar s ideal combination.
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 bevel siding is the most widely used siding type. It is produced by resaying lumber at an angle to produce two pieces thicker on one edge than the other. Hi john it looks like that this 3 4 in.