Naturally Aged Cedar Siding

Another benefit of this process is that grayne s unique palette available in 6 popular colors bypasses the 3 to 5 year natural cedar weathering process to deliver the perfect aged color from the day it s installed.

Naturally aged cedar siding.

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. But my husband likes the look of the natural aged cedar and does not want to stain it. We have a very large cedar deck 3 levels actually that we just cleaned. Let sit 5 min.

Is it a bad idea to install the cedar lap siding over 1 x 4 furring with no finish and let it just age naturally. Try as they might the look the feel and the scent of natural wood just can t be duplicated in a chemistry lab. Attaining the look of naturally aged yellow cedar. To deliver this authentic multihued aged cedar appearance grayne utilizes a proprietary coating process.

In contrast aged pine features a darker hue and a rich textured patina giving the home a rustic vibe. Dissolve powder in water. That s why synthetic siding always ends up looking a little on. Transparent stains contain no pigment but have water repellent features that will help to retain natural tones and slow down the natural colour change process.

Red cedar is one of the most popular wood species for exterior use because of its natural rich red color and its natural resistance to decay. We did not use the product brand you recommended it came up very nice and clean. Natural pine siding gives your home a light airy and modern look. Question i have just taken an order for 5 000 board feet of clear vertical grain old growth alaska yellow cedar 2 x 10 siding.

You can t get that with the plastic substitutes. This is pine that was aged for two days so if you want it darker leave it outside longer. The logs are in inventory and cutting will start on monday. Over time however any wood siding can succumb to a blackened surface from algae or mold or simply turn a weathered shade of.

Offer up a hint of colour. Real cedar siding instantly elevates your home to another level of warmth and beauty. Cedar has natural preservatives and holds up to all types of weather. In a current project the client and i want the cedar to gray out and we are also on a tight budget but are not sacrificing high performance construction.

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.