Cedar Shingle House Siding

Although cedar shingles take more time to install than most other types of siding they lend a rich textured look to your exterior.

Cedar shingle house siding.

Box model ehd0810336 116 98 box 116 98 box free delivery. Historical accuracy as well as the mccues own aesthetic preference dictated that the new siding should be cedar. Buzzards bay gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. Learning how to care for cedar shingles whether they are installed as siding or roofing is not particularly difficult.

Cedar impressions polymer shakes shingles cedar impressions shake and shingle siding is available in several styles and features the most authentic wood look in the industry truetexture. For instance cedar shingles are generally sawn on both sides while shakes are typically split on one or both sides. The combination house wrap air gap tom used on top of the sheathing was slicker hp rainscreen 6mm which is manufactured by benjamin obdyke. But fiber cement and wood shingles weather very differently.

There would be little natural weathering effect with fiber cement and the appearance over time would not have been appropriate for a traditional shingle style house. Shakes are more irregular and don t lay as. If you re thinking of installing shingle siding it s important to note that this option can be used only if the sheathing is boards plywood or osb. Please research the role of the western red cedar tree played in the cultures of the native american peoples of the great northwest.

Ft box model ehd0810520 127 32 box 127 32 box out of stock online. Contemporary colonial cape cod style ranch bungalow victorian etc. Cedar shakes and shingles are similar wood siding products but there are some differences between the two house sidings. Visit every supply house that sell your particular brand of cedar shingle siding and try to negotiate a better price with each supplier i save on average 20.

Before you give in and paint your shingles realize that cedar shingles can last decades with virtually no. If you ve got cedar shakes or shingles on your old house you need to know how to care for them to make them last. Tom explained the maintenance of exposed white cedar shingles which are a common building material in coastal new england. Shakertown craftsman 8 1 4 in.

For the demonstration in the barn after the house call tom demonstrated sbc white cedar shingles in a variety of stains. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Pro prime gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. For curb appeal that will make your house stand out in the neighborhood consider installing shingle siding.

Wood shingles are more precisely milled than shake siding. Remember there are multiple styled homes in the u s from.