Aging Cedar Siding

The surfaces of finished western red cedar decks siding and trim boards exposed outdoors inevitably become dirty and can also be discolored by mildew algae and moss.

Aging cedar siding.

Wood aging solution based on vinegar. Let sit 5 min. Cape cod gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. Machine grooved cedar shingles are for sidewall applications only and can be used for both interior and exterior applications.

Used for shingles trim house siding decking fences hot tubs and gates cedar is cheap widely available highly versatile easy to fabricate and best of all it weathers exceptionally well. To age new wood to a natural silvery gray to grey brown or black patina depending on the wood let a small piece of steel wool or a few non galvanized nails sit overnight in ordinary white vinegar then dilute the vinegar solution 1 to 1 with water. Sandstone beige eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. But one aspect is that cedar s lovely red turns a monotonous gray surprisingly quickly.

Cedar even butt shingle siding panel 8 pack model css1c7ekxx 378 39 bundle. Dissolve powder in water. Natural unfinished cedar shingle. Pioneer wood works quickly when learning how to weather wood on cedar but pine still needs to sit outside in the weather after application so it s unpredictable how much time it will save you.

These natural elements slowly erode the finishes and as a result all finishes applied to cedar require regular cleaning and maintenance to perform. If you used 1 4 cup of vinegar add 1 4 cup of water. Cedar is known to age gracefully to a soft silver grey patina but it s wise to keep the rich tones of your cedar siding lasting longer. Shakertown craftsman 8 1 4 in.