Cedar Shingles House Siding

Historical accuracy as well as the mccues own aesthetic preference dictated that the new siding should be cedar.

Cedar shingles house siding.

For instance cedar shingles are generally sawn on both sides while shakes are typically split on one or both sides. Buzzards bay gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. View products northwoods vinyl shakes. But a little maintenance can keep them looking great and extend their life even further.

How to change an outdoor light fixture on different types of siding. But fiber cement and wood shingles weather very differently. Pro prime gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. Learning how to care for cedar shingles whether they are installed as siding or roofing is not particularly difficult.

Please research the role of the western red cedar tree played in the cultures of the native american peoples of the great northwest. The cell structure also creates a cushion of air inside each shingle that helps to insulate your house. Box model ehd0810336 116 98 box 116 98 box free delivery. Shakertown craftsman 8 1 4 in.

There would be little natural weathering effect with fiber cement and the appearance over time would not have been appropriate for a traditional shingle style house. Step 1 clean. The combination house wrap air gap tom used on top of the sheathing was slicker hp rainscreen 6mm which is manufactured by benjamin obdyke. Ft box model ehd0810520 127 32 box 127 32 box out of stock online.

Set your store to see local availability see similar items. Before you give in and paint your shingles realize that cedar shingles can last decades with virtually no maintenance. Contemporary colonial cape cod style ranch bungalow victorian etc. Cedar impressions shake and shingle siding is available in several styles and features the most authentic wood look in the industry truetexture.

Cedar shingles are treated with a fire retardant that makes them as safe to use as any other type of siding material. 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. Wood shingles are more precisely milled than shake siding. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

Tom explained the maintenance of exposed white cedar shingles which are a common building material in coastal new england. Remember there are multiple styled homes in the u s from. Cedar shakes and shingles are similar wood siding products but there are some differences between the two house sidings.