Giving your cedar siding a nice tint will add beauty durability and value to your home.
Caulking stained cedar siding.
I m not a painter but i do install cedar siding and i always caulk all the joints.
Oil stains that are.
While cedar stands up to the elements fairly well on its own putting a seal or a coat of paint on it can enhance the color and protect the wood from inclement weather.
Natural siding boards are designed to expand and contract with the elements and we do not want any adhesive to prevent their natural movement.
The wood s structural integrity will remain unless the wood is exposed to excessive moisture which can cause curling cracking and wood rot.
Me i would powerwash the house let dry overnight caulk the seams and around the edges with cedar colored caulk then stain.
Don t use a filler like wood filler as it will not move with the cedar siding.
If i am installing a prefinished product which i do mostly i use a color osi match caulk.
The answer depends on the manufacturer and installation method used when the siding was first installed.
The western red cedar lumber association publishes a number of downloadable booklets concerning the design installation and finishing of cedar siding.
To stain cedar you must understand your needs how to prepare the wood for the process how to stain it the best brushes to use and how to clean up after.
The most common are 3 4 inch or 1 1 4 inches thick.
Thickness of the corner board will depend on the thickness of the siding.
Recommendations for caulks are located on page 10.
Width is a matter of taste and proper proportion.
If i install a non finished product i usually go with a 3m paintable caulk.
How to clean stained cedar siding.
Below is a link to their installation guide.
Left unstained cedar s red hue will fade to gray within about a year.
Because the staing will tint the caulk slightly.
Corner boards are applied to the sheathing with siding fitting tightly against the narrow edge of the boards allowing for expansion and an adequate caulking bead.
The black coloring or darkening of the cedar siding is caused by mold growth.
Stained cedar siding has a tendency to discolor over time.
