Caulking Stained Cedar Siding

Natural siding boards are designed to expand and contract with the elements and we do not want any adhesive to prevent their natural movement.

Caulking stained cedar siding.

Giving your cedar siding a nice tint will add beauty durability and value to your home. Other technical resources can be found elsewhere on their website. The black coloring or darkening of the cedar siding is caused by mold growth. Don t use a filler like wood filler as it will not move with the cedar siding.

The answer depends on the manufacturer and installation method used when the siding was first installed. Recommendations for caulks are located on page 10. I m not a painter but i do install cedar siding and i always caulk all the joints. Cedar is a beautiful wood and can be kept that way when stained properly.

Stained cedar siding has a tendency to discolor over time. How to clean stained cedar siding. If i install a non finished product i usually go with a 3m paintable caulk. Generally we do not recommend caulking butt joints on cedar siding.

While cedar stands up to the elements fairly well on its own putting a seal or a coat of paint on it can enhance the color and protect the wood from inclement weather. Width is a matter of taste and proper proportion. The western red cedar lumber association publishes a number of downloadable booklets concerning the design installation and finishing of cedar siding. Me i would powerwash the house let dry overnight caulk the seams and around the edges with cedar colored caulk then stain.

If i am installing a prefinished product which i do mostly i use a color osi match caulk. Thickness of the corner board will depend on the thickness of the siding. Oil stains that are. Left unstained cedar s red hue will fade to gray within about a year.

The wood s structural integrity will remain unless the wood is exposed to excessive moisture which can cause curling cracking and wood rot. Corner boards are applied to the sheathing with siding fitting tightly against the narrow edge of the boards allowing for expansion and an adequate caulking bead. The most common are 3 4 inch or 1 1 4 inches thick.