How To Seal Cedar Shake Siding

But should i seal the cedar siding.

How to seal cedar shake siding.

Should i seal it in the spring with some type of sealing product or just leave it natural. After applying the wood cleaner let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes and then scrub it down with a nylon scrub brush. Do not let it dry. Bleaching oil also protects against the blackening of cedar siding shingles caused by mildew infestation and natural substances in the wood.

Do it yourself cost. This way you can completely seal the cedar front to back top to bottom and around all edges. For best results seal before applying the siding to the wall. I just purchased a home and i powerwashed.

I m going to leave it natural. Go slowly and make sure the sealer seeps into every crevice. It has cedar shake siding all around. If the manufacturer recommends two coats wait for the first to dry thoroughly before applying the second.

Mix the cleaner according to the instruction and apply it to the stained cedar siding with a brush or roller. I certainly don t want to paint it. If you like the natural cedar siding look you can apply a clear coat solution to them. It s on the water.

You ll want to leave the cleaner on for at least 15 minutes up to 30 minutes to ensure that it removes the old coating. You may need to recoat your cedar siding shingles with this bleaching oil to keep them in optimum condition. If you are staining the wood stain it first and then apply the sealer. For high areas use an extension on the roller or climb a ladder and use your paintbrush.

The oxalic acid in the wood brightener neutralizes the wood s tannins a natural preservative in cedar that can bleed to the surface of the wood during the cleaning process. A full seal is important because any space that is missing sealant is more susceptible to water damage and chemical bleeding. Then rinse it thoroughly.