Painted Cedar House Siding Maintenance

Bart wasn t ready to replace the siding on this one story house with a detached garage so he began his research on how to remove this paint cost effectively.

Painted cedar house siding maintenance.

Step 1 clean shingles. Step 4 let the cleaner sit on the cedar siding for 15 to 30 minutes. Weather conditions can damage the wood quickly if it does not receive the proper treatment. Nail down or replace as needed.

For best results fresh siding should be pre primed on all six sides with a stain blocking primer and top coated with 100 percent acrylic latex paint. Power wash every two to four years. Before applying stain or paint secure loose shakes replace rotten or damaged ones and fill blemishes with putty or caulk. But a little maintenance can keep them looking great and extend their life even further.

Cleaning away the age is the first step in caring for cedar shingles. For cedar siding with a smooth surface scrape the paint and clean the cedar before painting. Whether they re on your roof or wall your shingles may develop mildew or algae and will most certainly weather to a silver grey appearance after years of exposure. When you paint cedar siding you are protecting the wood.

For rough sawn cedar you can try to remove the paint using a stiff wire brush being careful not to. It does weather though changing color throughout time offering a much more rugged look than stained cedar siding offers. Reach the high areas or apply cleaner to the less dirty areas using a roller with an extension pole which doesn t allow you to apply as much pressure or elbow grease as a paint brush. A garden hose may be sufficient.

A mild non phosphate detergent is recommended. Experts suggest the following routine maintenance for cedar siding. Apply the wood cleaner to the cedar siding using a paint brush or roller. Every six months to a year you will need to clean painted cedar siding.

Dusty climates will require more frequent washing. Wash once a year. Your climate and landscape will determine how often these processes are required. Cedar has natural antibacterial and anti fungal properties allowing you to leave the wood untreated without worry of excess warping rotting and cracking.

After talking with a few sandblasting companies each one said that their sandblasting was too rough and it would completely damage this softer wood. Check periodically for damaged or loose boards.