So if you want siding that doesn t just look great but also keeps your heating and ac bills down the choice is clear.
Does burnt cedar siding last longer than cedar.
This also prevents the cedar siding from rotting by trapped moisture.
Another important reason why stain lasts longer than paint on cedar siding is that they are durable enough to take foot traffic.
A thorough cleaning once or twice a year will greatly extend the life of cedar.
Shou sugi ban or yakisugi are uv resistant weather resistant rot resistant and bug resistant and can last upwards of 80 years with little to no maintenance.
Properly maintained cedar siding may last as long as 75 years and may be pre stained to add additional weatherproofing.
Apply on softwoods only.
Known in japan as shou sugi ban this style of finishing wood can extend the life of your cedar siding by many decades up to 80 years in exposed applications.
You should also keep in mind that the maintenance required with cedar siding adds thousands to the overall cost.
Todays cedar is not as strong or durable as the old growth and will last less years.
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As a result of its porous nature cedar japanese cedar in.
The stain is durable.
Stained cedar siding requires more maintenance than other woods but also lasts longer.
Prone to dust and dirt accumulation cedar exterior siding receives a good pressure wash on the lowest setting well.
The technique has been around for centuries.
For a durable burnt wood finish that will last 50 years or more follow these shou sugi ban application tips.
But when the desired outcome is a significantly extended lifespan lighting the wood on fire is a great idea.
It requires regular maintenance in the form of repainting or re staining every three to five years.
Steel wool and wire brushes should never be used to clean western red cedar.
Charred wood siding and fencing aka.
Cedar siding can run 5 to 7 per square foot.
That s the sound of money you can save with real cedar siding.
As is the case with other types of wood siding cedar is flammable unless specially treated.
A burned stump doesn t get oiled and its burned bit survives weather and contact to ground for 60 years or more.
Not only does it cost less up front than composite materials but thanks to its low density western red cedar is a natural thermal insulator.
Western red cedar is a renewable resource and we offer fsc certified sustainable options and it doesn t contain any nasty chemicals that are released into the environment or your house.