How To Seal Cedar Shake Siding

But should i seal the cedar siding.

How to seal cedar shake siding.

Go slowly and make sure the sealer seeps into every crevice. If the manufacturer recommends two coats wait for the first to dry thoroughly before applying the second. After applying the wood cleaner let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes and then scrub it down with a nylon scrub brush. Bleaching oil also protects against the blackening of cedar siding shingles caused by mildew infestation and natural substances in the wood.

I just purchased a home and i powerwashed. 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. I m going to leave it natural.

Do it yourself cost. And i wanted to know what i should do. Should i seal it in the spring with some type of sealing product or just leave it natural. This way you can completely seal the cedar front to back top to bottom and around all edges.

Do not let it dry. You may need to recoat your cedar siding shingles with this bleaching oil to keep them in optimum condition. Then rinse it thoroughly. Make sure the siding is completely dry before applying the sealer.

If you are staining the wood stain it first and then apply the sealer. For best results seal before applying the siding to the wall. 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. If you like the natural cedar siding look you can apply a clear coat solution to them.

It s on the water. 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.