Just brush one of these products on a mahogany entryway a redwood deck or cedar siding and the wood will stay as fresh and bright as the day it was cut.
Cedar siding clear coat.
How to clean mold off cedar siding.
Texture and absorption of cedar siding treatments.
Jim qualifies as a special kind of expert because he knows what it takes to maintain wood long term.
The latter can protect the surface while keeping the natural aroma and inherent properties of the material.
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.
Judging by the labels on the cans of exterior grade clear finishes at paint stores and home centers the job of keeping wood looking good seems downright easy.
The mold got considerably worse when we put the mulch in to grow our shrubs.
He got 4 or 5 good years with that first coat of clear oil based stain before the darkening set in.
In refinishing painted or solid color stained siding and trim removal of the old coating may be required.
If you like the natural cedar siding look you can apply a clear coat solution to them.
The texture of your chosen cedar siding will affect its absorption of whatever protective product you choose to apply.
The natural properties of cedar lead designers and homeowners to leave it unfinished while some opt to go for a clear coat.
This is necessary if for example the old finish is severely cracked or is peeling.
This clear coat solution will help prolong the life of the wood and will slow down the weathering process to help preserve the natural unfinished look of cedar.