Caulking Stained Cedar Siding

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.

Caulking stained cedar siding.

Other technical resources can be found elsewhere on their website. Me i would powerwash the house let dry overnight caulk the seams and around the edges with cedar colored caulk then stain. Recommendations for caulks are located on page 10. The black coloring or darkening of the cedar siding is caused by mold growth.

The western red cedar lumber association publishes a number of downloadable booklets concerning the design installation and finishing of cedar siding. Stained cedar siding has a tendency to discolor over time. Corner boards are applied to the sheathing with siding fitting tightly against the narrow edge of the boards allowing for expansion and an adequate caulking bead. Don t use a filler like wood filler as it will not move with the cedar siding.

The answer depends on the manufacturer and installation method used when the siding was first installed. If i am installing a prefinished product which i do mostly i use a color osi match caulk. Below is a link to their installation guide. If i install a non finished product i usually go with a 3m paintable caulk.

Thickness of the corner board will depend on the thickness of the siding. Cedar is a beautiful wood and can be kept that way when stained properly. Width is a matter of taste and proper proportion. How to clean stained cedar siding.

Because the staing will tint the caulk slightly. The most common are 3 4 inch or 1 1 4 inches thick. Oil stains that are. I m not a painter but i do install cedar siding and i always caulk all the joints.

Giving your cedar siding a nice tint will add beauty durability and value to your home. The wood s structural integrity will remain unless the wood is exposed to excessive moisture which can cause curling cracking and wood rot. Generally we do not recommend caulking butt joints on cedar siding.