Untreated Cedar Siding

Even left untreated kiln dried cedar shingles naturally age with time and develop a wonderful silvery gray color especially in coastal ocean area.

Untreated cedar siding.

Box model ehd0810336 116 98 box 116 98 box free delivery. Cedar shingles provide a warm cachet while being a great match for other noble materials such as stone and brick. Not only that western red cedar lumber is harvested from the most sustainably managed forests in the world. While untreated cedar siding shingles offer an attractive weathered look they are more prone to damage caused by weather insects and other conditions.

Real cedar siding is one of the most sustainable exterior siding available. It produces the least greenhouse gas air pollution water pollution and solid waste. Weathering quickly progresses into the wood to about two millimeters before it slows down. Untreated cedar fences can go for many years before they need to be replaced.

Treatments for cedar siding maintenance. Here are the profile styles available in horizontal and vertical cedar siding and cedar. If chemically treated for fire resistance it becomes less environmentally friendly than untreated wood. Shakertown craftsman 8 1 4 in.

Although weathering begins immediately with cedar it quickly slows to a crawl. So you can feel good about your wood. Cedar even butt. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

To avoid this type of damage an option for you is to pick cedar siding shingles that have been factory treated or sealed. Cedar siding styles profiles.