Naturally Aged Cedar Siding

To deliver this authentic multihued aged cedar appearance grayne utilizes a proprietary coating process.

Naturally aged cedar siding.

You can t get that with the plastic substitutes. But my husband likes the look of the natural aged cedar and does not want to stain it. 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. Over time however any wood siding can succumb to a blackened surface from algae or mold or simply turn a weathered shade of.

Try as they might the look the feel and the scent of natural wood just can t be duplicated in a chemistry lab. The logs are in inventory and cutting will start on monday. 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.

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. Let sit 5 min. Cedar is known to age gracefully to a soft silver grey patina but it s wise to keep the rich tones of your cedar siding lasting longer. In contrast aged pine features a darker hue and a rich textured patina giving the home a rustic vibe.

We have a very large cedar deck 3 levels actually that we just cleaned. I typically specify cedar lap siding to be sealed on all 6 sides prior to installation whether installed over furring or not. How to age pine siding. 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.

Real cedar siding instantly elevates your home to another level of warmth and beauty. 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. Attaining the look of naturally aged yellow cedar. This is pine that was aged for two days so if you want it darker leave it outside longer.

Natural pine siding gives your home a light airy and modern look. Dissolve powder in water. Cedar has natural preservatives and holds up to all types of weather. We did not use the product brand you recommended it came up very nice and clean.

Offer up a hint of colour.