How To Replace Cedar Shake Siding

In some cases a cedar shake may bend outwards or inwards.

How to replace cedar shake siding.

Scrutinize the siding and look for shakes that have come slack from the nails or ones that have cracked and split down the focal point. No matter you are staining or painting weathered cedar siding if you do the following steps in the proper order you will maximize your results. The usefulness of cedar for exterior applications such as siding and fencing is due to its exceptional weather resistance but over time even cedar siding can be damaged from exposure to moisture and ultraviolet uv rays. Remember to start on a day when no precipitation is predicted over the next several days if possible.

Wear comfortable work clothes and rubber. If you plan to replace the external cedar siding with similar siding you also need a measuring tape handsaw level circular saw and the new siding. Nail the starter strip in place above the drip cap with a coiled nailing sider. Step 1 inspect the siding.

Moreover insects and birds can bore holes and moisture can cause boards to warp and crack.