Western Red Cedar contains natural oils that act as a wood preservative to resist insect attack and decay. It exhibits high dimensional stability and contains no pitch. Properly pre-treated, installed, and maintained Western Red Cedar siding can enhance a home's exterior for 50-70 years.

Yes, but most times you need to install additional window and door trim to ensure that the product lies flush with windows and doors. Sometimes this additional trim requirement makes it less expensive to tear off the old siding and start from scratch. Look at the diagram in the CSSB's Exterior and Interior Wall Manual for more details. See similar questions...

Log siding gives the "Log Look" to your home, cedar siding is more contemporary - preference in taste AND appearance is the deciding factor of difference... Log siding is a horizontal siding, so it must be prepped and installed after you get it - making Log Siding vs Cedar Siding a choice of convenience vs. personal needs or tastes.. See similar questions...

Assuming local Building Official approval for this type of installation is obtained, you should use the length of nail recommended for that specific material. Add the thickness of the existing insulation and this gives you the nail length required for the fastener to penetrate ¾" or more into the sheathing. Refer to the CSSB's Exterior and Interior Wall Manual. See similar questions...

Although cedar is a natural durable species, leaving it untreated is not recommended because a finish or protective coating will greatly increase it's service life. Cedar is free of pitch and with its high degree of dimensional stability, it is the best of the softwoods for accepting paints, stains, oils and other coatings. Lakeside Lumber recommends an initial coat of high quality oil based primer on all four sides of the siding, followed by two coats of high quality 100% acrylic latex paint. See similar questions...

Our sheds normally come with a 5/8th inch pine siding, but if you plan on putting on vinyl or some other type of siding, we can put on OSB siding. OSB (chip board) is a little cheaper and better for vinyl siding. Just let us know when ordering that you plan on putting up your own siding. See similar questions...

The life span of a cedar shingle roof depends on many factors: product used, thickness, slope, maintenance, application and climatic conditions are the most important. Cedar roofs can last 100 years. Silver Creek's products are warranted to last a minimum of 20 years and Silver Select Heavy's are warranted to last 50 years. (See warranty section.) See similar questions...

The CSSB only deals with cedar shake and shingle roofing and sidewall queries. You should contact the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association at www.wrcla.org for more assistance. See similar questions...

With proper care, for many years. To ensure years of trouble-free enjoyment and lasting good looks, see details on 'preparing cedar products for another season' (below). Exposure to weather can be hard on any outdoor products. If at all possible, keep them sheltered and store them under shelter over the winter months (if your winter months include snow!). Did you know that Adirondack furniture commonly increases in value over time? It's true. See similar questions...

Typically, 7 to 14 days for siding and 2 to 4 days for painting. It depends on the size of your home, the time of year we do your job, and weather conditions. See similar questions...

Cedar is a wood with a well-deserved reputation for durability and natural rot resistance. It has been used for generations for roofing and shingles, fences, fence posts, planking for small boat hulls and, of course, for outdoor furniture. Department of Agriculture tells us that a cedar fence post will last up to 16 years in the ground. We have found that left out year round, untreated and uncovered, cedar will last a minimum of 8 to 10 years. See similar questions...

The hallmark characteristic of Western Red Cedar, it's natural durability, has preserved examples of native culture that are more than 100 years old. Properly finished, Western Red Cedar can last for up to 20 years or more, even in harsh environments. Its natural resistance to moisture, decay and insect damage make it the ideal choice for a surface that is exposed to sun, rain, heat and cold all year round. See similar questions...

Depending upon where you will be building, geographically, we offer steel roofing and siding from five major nationwide steel roll formers. Paint warrantees are available from none at all, to as long as 40 years, depending upon your needs and budget. Our primary supplier, Fabral, offers a minimum 20 year paint warranty. See similar questions...

Vinyl siding is warranted has a 30 years including parts, labor and materials. It is fully transferable as well. See similar questions...

Certi-Guard® products will not affect the copper; the treatment seals any tannic acid into the shakes or shingles. See similar questions...

Cedar is light weight but very durable and is unique in its resistance to bugs and its ability to weather without treatment (unlike other species). No. White Cedar will last 25-30 years unfinished. There is no need to treat the wood, because it is naturally resistant to rot and pests. However, some people like a little color; for that, it is recommended that you stain the product (rather than to apply paint to it) in order to retain the natural protection of cedar. See similar questions...

In a way, it's almost no contest. When compared to wood, brick, stone, stucco, and metal sidings on the basis of initial cost, maintenance costs, appearance, durability and value, vinyl siding is clearly superior. Alside offers a broad range of vinyl siding products, so you can choose one that's easily affordable. Whichever you choose, you can expect the highest quality and lasting beauty. And Alside vinyl siding never needs painting or staining. See similar questions...

The a.s.c resident expert on this topic seems to be humidor maker Daniel Morris DeRight. He responded to queries on a.s.c as well as on rec.woodworking. Spanish Cedar and American Aromatic Red Cedar have little in common except their appearance. Spanish cedar (Cedrela odorata) is a very mild wood with good absorption characteristics and is used to line humidors. See similar questions...

Again, from humidor maker Daniel Morris DeRight "Most lumber yards do carry Spanish cedar, they just don't advertise it because they already have buyers. If you are building your own humidor, your best bet is to try and buy some from a local cabinetmaker. Better still, let them cut and plane it close to size, as cedar dust is rumored to be carcinogenic! I can't vouch for that, but I will tell you that the one time I planed cedar without my respirator on, I was coughing for several days. See similar questions...

Yes, many are, and many home-builders use broken-up boxes as a source for Spanish cedar. I've used the thin divider pieces that come in many Fuente boxes to line several humidors. It's very thin, so makes a good laminate. note: Take care when cutting or sanding Spanish Cedar. The dust is quite toxic when inhaled and can cause irritating respiratory ailments. See similar questions...