Cedar Shingles Siding House

Although cedar shingles take more time to install than most other types of siding they lend a rich textured look to your exterior.

Cedar shingles siding house.

Installing them is more labor intensive than installing some other types of siding but it isn t as challenging as may appear. But fiber cement and wood shingles weather very differently. Box model ehd0810394 128 67 box 128 67 box out of stock online. Cedar siding can run 5 to 7 per square foot.

Contemporary colonial cape cod style ranch bungalow victorian etc. For instance cedar shingles are generally sawn on both sides while shakes are typically split on one or both sides. Wood shingles are more precisely milled than shake siding. For the demonstration in the barn after the house call tom demonstrated sbc white cedar shingles in a variety of stains.

You will need to paint or stain cedar siding every 3 5 years and periodically repair or replace the shingles or panels. For curb appeal that will make your house stand out in the neighborhood consider installing shingle siding. Ft box 15 model ehd0810520 127 32 box. Historical accuracy as well as the mccues own aesthetic preference dictated that the new siding should be cedar.

Remember there are multiple styled homes in the u s from. Pro prime gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. Cedar shingles are treated with a fire retardant that makes them as safe to use as any other type of siding material. 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.

Cape cod gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. You should also keep in mind that the maintenance required with cedar siding adds thousands to the overall cost. The combination house wrap air gap tom used on top of the sheathing was slicker hp rainscreen 6mm which is manufactured by benjamin obdyke. Set your store to see local availability view similar in stock.

Visit every supply house that sell your particular brand of cedar shingle siding and try to negotiate a better price with each supplier i save on average 20. Cedar impressions shake and shingle siding is available in several styles and features the most authentic wood look in the industry truetexture. Tom explained the maintenance of exposed white cedar shingles which are a common building material in coastal new england. View products northwoods vinyl shakes.

Box 4 model ehd0810336 116 98 box. The cell structure also creates a cushion of air inside each shingle that helps to insulate your house. Cedar shakes and shingles are similar wood siding products but there are some differences between the two house sidings. How to change an outdoor light fixture on different types of siding.