How To Replace Cedar Shake Siding

Step 1 inspect the siding.

How to replace cedar shake siding.

To replicate the look of cedar shake cut a 2 piece of fiber cement board that will go right above the drip cap then a larger piece on top of that and finally the shingle panels. 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. In some cases a cedar shake may bend outwards or inwards. Remember to start on a day when no precipitation is predicted over the next several days if possible.

Wear comfortable work clothes and rubber. Moreover insects and birds can bore holes and moisture can cause boards to warp and crack. 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.

Cedar shake siding isn t hard to maintain if you are well planned.