Cedar Log Siding Maintenance
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Cedar log siding maintenance. Other log siding material options made of wood concrete or vinyl require quite a bit of care if you want to maintain your home s appearance and the durability of your siding for decades to come. If you want cedar you know it but maintenance might make you hesitate. The surfaces of finished western red cedar decks siding and trim boards exposed outdoors inevitably become dirty and can also be discolored by mildew algae and moss. Select store buy.
This will avoid problems such as mold mildew rot and water damage. Modulog patented solid criss cross log ends also known as butt and pass corners give the true log look and feel to any site built or manufactured home. While this material is beautiful long lasting and tough like all other types of wood you must be up to date with the care and cleaning of cedar siding. Log siding will help you enjoy living in a log home without moving.
Clean and dry the wood s surface before and after you stain and keep the dust pollen and mold off your logs every season. If you d like to avoid repairs that could cost thousands of dollars and you d like to keep your clapboard shingles or board and batten lasting for decades regular upkeep and maintenance is critical. We specialize in the interior and exterior property cleaning to include the removal of failed finishes staining annual log home maintenance log repair replacement and complete restoration needs of log home and cedar siding homes. Ship to store free.
A mild non phosphate detergent is recommended. Dusty climates will require more frequent washing. Cedar siding maintenance must be a regular task so that you can avoid permanent damage to your home s exterior. Click to add item meadow valley 2 x 8 western red cedar mvp hewn log siding to the compare list.
Re side any existing home into a log cabin. These natural elements slowly erode the finishes and as a result all finishes applied to cedar require regular cleaning and maintenance to perform. Genuine cedar siding is going to require washing and staining sealing or painting on a regular basis. Pay special attention to the south and west walls of your log home as they are more susceptible to the elements.
The way we kiln dry our wood makes a huge difference. Add to list click to add item meadow valley 2 x 6 western red cedar hewn log siding to your list. 20 variations available meadow valley 2 x 8 western red cedar mvp hewn log siding. Wood siding is one of the most beautiful of all types of siding and one of the most expensive.
Log home maintenance is complicated. Power wash every two to four years. 100 western red cedar log siding. The most important factor is to clean.
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