Old Cedar Shingles, Pin By Amanda Randall On Upcycling And Reusing Cedar Shingles Wood Shingles Cedar Shake Roof

Using individual shingles still makes sense for smaller projects or when doing smaller repairs.

Metal roof colors on brick house. The previous time i did this i used sherwin williams high end oil based primer and it still cracked. So now i have half a house with very old painted cedar shingles and half with new cedar shingles. Tapered and cut to be thinner at the top and thicker at the bottom vertical grain cedar shingles are traditionally installed in overlapping rows one by one.

Cedar shingles cedar shingles are much beloved for their economical price aesthetic and protective abilities. Cedar shingles can also grow moss and algae or develop iron staining which requires periodic cleaning. Cedar shingles whether being shake or regular thickness new or old same painting recommendations fits all types across the board.

Asphalt shingles on the other hand may last only 15 years. Cedar shingle roof life is also remarkably high at least 30 years with proper care. Shingles are among the easiest forms of siding to replace when damaged.

Painting older cedar shingles that cant be fully stripped. The back part of the house had clapboard siding. Cedar shingles are harvested from both red and white cedar trees and are highly durable.

This discoloration is most likely caused by a combination of excessive tannins leeching from the wood and mildew growth. This time i want to use zinsser cover stain as a primer and then paint over that. Painting cedar however calls for some preparation.

I am trying to finish exterior older cedar shingle siding that i cant fully remove old finish from. They give homes a charming rusticity while also being a symbol of quality and investment. The exterior of the front part of the house has always been cedar shingles and has been painted several times.

Tom explained the maintenance of exposed white cedar shingles which are a common building material in coastal new england. Department of agricultures forest services laboratory recommends cleaning cedar shingles with an oxidizing bleach as opposed to a household bleach to avoid damaging the woodwhile you can use household bleach to kill mold and algae it tends to make the cedar shingles surface. Cedar shingles that are continuously exposed to moist damp conditions are more prone.

Some sections of old unpainted shingles and siding may look darker than others. The last time was in 1977. For the demonstration in the barn after the house call tom demonstrated sbc white cedar shingles in a variety of stains.

Even unpainted cedar will last for years. Cedar shingles that are left unstained will eventually become silvery gray in color and may also be prone to tannin stains.