How To Seal Cedar Shake Siding

It has cedar shake siding all around.

How to seal cedar shake siding.

I m going to leave it natural. Mix the cleaner according to the instruction and apply it to the stained cedar siding with a brush or roller. For best results seal before applying the siding to the wall. Do not let it dry.

When to seal cedar siding. If the manufacturer recommends two coats wait for the first to dry thoroughly before applying the second. Then rinse it thoroughly. Should i seal it in the spring with some type of sealing product or just leave it natural.

Make sure the siding is completely dry before applying the sealer. You may need to recoat your cedar siding shingles with this bleaching oil to keep them in optimum condition. Bleaching oil also protects against the blackening of cedar siding shingles caused by mildew infestation and natural substances in the wood. I just purchased a home and i powerwashed.

You ll want to leave the cleaner on for at least 15 minutes up to 30 minutes to ensure that it removes the old coating. The oxalic acid in the wood brightener neutralizes the wood s tannins a natural preservative in cedar that can bleed to the surface of the wood during the cleaning process. A full seal is important because any space that is missing sealant is more susceptible to water damage and chemical bleeding. After applying the wood cleaner let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes and then scrub it down with a nylon scrub brush.

But should i seal the cedar siding. For high areas use an extension on the roller or climb a ladder and use your paintbrush. If you are staining the wood stain it first and then apply the sealer. This way you can completely seal the cedar front to back top to bottom and around all edges.

And i wanted to know what i should do. If you like the natural cedar siding look you can apply a clear coat solution to them. Do it yourself cost.