Cedar Shingles Front Of House Siding

They are available in a variety of factory finished options to suit your specific project.

Cedar shingles front of house siding.

New age technology solves age old problems. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to repair shingle siding. 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. 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.

Tom explained the maintenance of exposed white cedar shingles which are a common building material in coastal new england. Cedar is a popular material for shingles and siding because natural oils in its heartwood the dark red wood at the center of the tree make it resistant to the weather and hungry insects. 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. Eastern white cedar untreated wood siding shingles.

For the demonstration in the barn after the house call tom demonstrated sbc white cedar shingles in a variety of stains. No other exterior siding can rival with real wood. Prefinished western red cedar shingles. Monterey gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq.

Homes in a natural setting look best when they reflect their surroundings. This rural home does so by using irregular cedar look shingles in a color that picks up the natural granite outcroppings nearby. Item 156083 model 0810300. 1 make a story pole from a straight 1x3.

Mark locations of shingle courses on pole. 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. Faux cedar shake shingles. Although cedar shake siding is popular and well loved it is not for everyone.

The combination house wrap air gap tom used on top of the sheathing was slicker hp rainscreen 6mm which is manufactured by benjamin obdyke. 2 use pitchfork to remove all damaged shingles from house. Even unpainted cedar will last for years. Painting cedar however calls for some preparation.

For curb appeal that will make your house stand out in the neighborhood consider installing shingle siding. Weather delays wet shingles shrink lines lap marks staining mess to clean up and shingles with peeling problems. Although cedar shingles take more time to install than most other types of siding they lend a rich textured look to your exterior.