Caulking Stained Cedar Siding

Giving your cedar siding a nice tint will add beauty durability and value to your home.

Caulking stained cedar siding.

Width is a matter of taste and proper proportion. Other technical resources can be found elsewhere on their website. The answer depends on the manufacturer and installation method used when the siding was first installed. If i install a non finished product i usually go with a 3m paintable caulk.

The western red cedar lumber association publishes a number of downloadable booklets concerning the design installation and finishing of cedar siding. If i am installing a prefinished product which i do mostly i use a color osi match caulk. Left unstained cedar s red hue will fade to gray within about a year. The most common are 3 4 inch or 1 1 4 inches thick.

Don t use a filler like wood filler as it will not move with the cedar siding. Below is a link to their installation guide. Recommendations for caulks are located on page 10. How to clean stained cedar siding.

Me i would powerwash the house let dry overnight caulk the seams and around the edges with cedar colored caulk then stain. Oil stains that are. The black coloring or darkening of the cedar siding is caused by mold growth. Thickness of the corner board will depend on the thickness of the siding.

Because the staing will tint the caulk slightly. The wood s structural integrity will remain unless the wood is exposed to excessive moisture which can cause curling cracking and wood rot. 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. Cedar is a beautiful wood and can be kept that way when stained properly.

Stained cedar siding has a tendency to discolor over time. Generally we do not recommend caulking butt joints on cedar siding. To stain cedar you must understand your needs how to prepare the wood for the process how to stain it the best brushes to use and how to clean up after.