Cedar Shingles Front Of House Siding

Item 156083 model 0810300.

Cedar shingles front of house siding.

Eastern white cedar untreated wood siding shingles. Even an alternative like cedar shake vinyl siding has problems that make it less than ideal. Faux cedar shake shingles. If you re thinking of installing shingle siding it s important to note that this option can be used only if the sheathing is boards plywood or osb.

They are available in a variety of factory finished options to suit your specific project. Although cedar shake siding is popular and well loved it is not for everyone. Prefinished western red cedar shingles. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house.

Homes in a natural setting look best when they reflect their surroundings. Box sbc resquared and rebutted r r monterey sbc resquared and rebutted r r monterey gray eastern white cedar shingles 16 in provide the character and warmth of cedar shingles without the maintenance. Staining cedar shingles on site can be a headache. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding.

Tom explained the maintenance of exposed white cedar shingles which are a common building material in coastal new england. Even unpainted cedar will last for years. This rural home does so by using irregular cedar look shingles in a color that picks up the natural granite outcroppings nearby. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.

For the demonstration in the barn after the house call tom demonstrated sbc white cedar shingles in a variety of stains. New age technology solves age old problems. Although cedar shingles take more time to install than most other types of siding they lend a rich textured look to your exterior. For curb appeal that will make your house stand out in the neighborhood consider installing shingle siding.

Sometimes it s not enough to use simply two colors or two different types of house siding to bring a property to life. Cedar siding shingles cedar shakes siding all of our siding shingles are machine trimmed for parallel edges and have smooth butts with all four corners sawn at right angles. Weather delays wet shingles shrink lines lap marks staining mess to clean up and shingles with peeling problems. Painting cedar however calls for some preparation.

Fortunately for those with their hearts set on cedar shake style siding there is a better alternative that will look beautiful and last for years. Mark locations of shingle courses on pole. Monterey gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq.