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Making your own cedar siding.
A random orbital power sander is the best tool for the job.
I still have a bunch of pickets left over and was wondering if i could use them to make my own shingle siding.
Western red cedar has outstanding physical characteristics that make it a great siding choice.
Cedar fibers contain natural compounds called thujaplicins that act as natural preservatives making the wood last extremely long.
Once the battens are securely on your house you can then start to fit the boards.
Get away from the big box stores and search for reputable local.
Visit a local sawmill or lumber yard.
Check craigslist for bundles of cedar boards.
These include rich color smooth grain and a natural resistance to deterioration by insects and weather.
Complete guide to finding and installing cedar siding for cheap 1.
There s a portion of my house that has cedar shingle siding but it s in poor.
The boards are fitted vertically on he walls.
There should be a gap of about 1 2 an inch between the boards.
Sand both faces of the board thoroughly with 150 grit paper.
1 grade red cedar shingles for the dormers.
Don t waste your time trying to manufacture your own shingles unless it is really important to utilize some of your own trees on your home.
In our area eastern red cedar is practically a weed.
Clamp the board to your work surface with a c clamp and sand with a belt sander to remove any ridge where the tip of the table saw blade removed the wedge from your siding lumber.