Cedar shake siding isn t hard to maintain if you are well planned.
How to replace cedar shake siding.
No matter you are staining or painting weathered cedar siding if you do the following steps in the proper order you will maximize your results.
Remember to start on a day when no precipitation is predicted over the next several days if possible.
The usefulness of cedar for exterior applications such as siding and fencing is due to its exceptional weather resistance but over time even cedar siding can be damaged from exposure to moisture and ultraviolet uv rays.
Step 1 inspect the siding.
These are the shingles that you will eliminate and replace with a new shingle.
To replicate the look of cedar shake cut a 2 piece of fiber cement board that will go right above the drip cap then a larger piece on top of that and finally the shingle panels.
Moreover insects and birds can bore holes and moisture can cause boards to warp and crack.
If you plan to replace the external cedar siding with similar siding you also need a measuring tape handsaw level circular saw and the new siding.
In some cases a cedar shake may bend outwards or inwards.