Redwood Siding Finish

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Redwood siding finish.

Shake and shingle type paints do not last well on redwood lumber siding. One way to care for redwood siding is to paint it. Quality oil based finishes including those based upon linseed oil contain mildewcides and are appropriate for use on exterior redwood. It is a penetrating oil finish that applied correctly should give you a 2 to 3 year finish in most year round weather.

In store wood finish. It s a slab of redwood 38 wide 102 long and 3 thick. Redwood grades marked certified kiln dried will provide the best finish retention available. Here s a great piece of wood to drool over.

Finish restoration dirt and dust may build up to the point that a mere rinsing with water from a hose will not remove them. Redwood is a beautiful increasingly rare type of soft wood used in siding. For pricing and availability. They are also difficult to apply and remove at the same time.

This means that most redwood siding is old and often in need of care. Top choice 16 ft construction common redwood. Redwood tends to crack and peel when treated with exterior finishes such as varnishes and polyurethanes. On the other hand oil treatments for redwood should also be avoided because of its susceptibility to mildew which contributes to wood darkening.

To avoid nail stains use stainless steel aluminum or top quality hot dipped galvanized nails. After thorough fine sanding we apply a total of 2 coats of the sikkens proluxe cetol log and siding stain. It is rarely used today because of its high price tag. Periodic rinsing with a garden hose will remove dirt and grime from siding.

Finishing options choosing the right finish can help keep your redwood looking exactly how you want it.