Staining these dirty wet shingles on site costs more and results in an inferior finish every time.
Prepainted cedar siding.
It is not all about protection.
Quality factory finished products cost less and last.
Step 4 let the cleaner sit on the cedar siding for 15 to 30 minutes.
Pre painted siding from boral is a real time saver especially when weather conditions do not permit on site painting and offers instant curb appeal.
Most western red cedar shingles are still stained by hand on site.
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The type of finish selected is driven by style preference.
In other words this is the least expensive way to do painted wood siding the right way.
Lumber yards typically supply shingles that are not dried and stored properly for staining.
Coating the front back and edges provides maximum protection against weather damage.
This is a shame when on site staining results in premature coating failure.
For many owners painted cedar siding is a particular style.
Mill select knotty painted cedar is the lowest grade point you would want to use for a painted wood application.
Prefinished siding factory pre finishing is a value added process for architects home designers interior designers custom home builders contractors and home owners where paintable or stainable materials are coated in a factory controlled environment before installation.
By the time we apply 2 coats at the factory and you do a final coat in the field the knots are only visible when you get up close.
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Cedar siding is a leader and innovator of the factory finishing process since our founding in 1987.
Prestaining provides the most uniform coverage and eliminates the problems of shrink lines lap marks streaking and overspray.
Boral truexterior siding is like no other siding product on the market offering a lower maintenance easier to install alternative to wood and other materials without sacrificing the look feel and character of traditional wood siding.
In many markets like new england for example painted siding is the preferred look.
Benefits of our prestained cedar shingles and cedar siding factory staining costs half the amount of on site staining.
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.
Exterior grade acrylic latex paint is the most dependable finish in terms of protecting cedar.