| This article talks in great detail about redwood siding. | | | | bring it back to a point where it will accept paint well. |
| It weighs all the pros and cons of Redwood Siding, | | | | Brush the siding with a stiff bristle brush or broom to |
| leaving it up to you to decide if you want to go in | | | | remove all the sanding dust. This will make sure there |
| for this technique of siding. | | | | are no inconsistencies once the coat of paint is |
| The combination of pattern, attractive grain, knot | | | | applied on the redwood siding. |
| characteristics and color give these redwood sidings a | | | | The oils and resins in redwood make it naturally |
| genuine, rugged appearance. | | | | resistant to decay and naturally distasteful to |
| Redwood, like all woods, changes color as it ages | | | | wood-destroying insects. Therefore, expenses on |
| because of ultraviolet rays, the rate at which the | | | | installing anti fungal agents reduces. |
| wood loses moisture and exposure to weather. | | | | These redwood planks are milled into 1" by 8" |
| These sidings offer a relatively low flame spread | | | | exterior siding, and tongue-and- groove for easier |
| rating compared to other wood sidings. These sidings | | | | installation. |
| also provide better insulating properties than brick, | | | | All You Wanted to know on Redwood Siding |
| stucco, concrete block, concrete or aluminum. | | | | For more details on redwood siding, visit the following |
| The wood is lightweight, easy to handle and costs | | | | homepage. |
| less than many other siding materials. Random lengths | | | | Redwood Sidings: |
| of 6' to 20' go up fast, save on labor costs, reduce | | | | So make it a redwood siding. Bear Creek has |
| trim waste, and limit the number of joints. This | | | | established an international reputation for fine quality |
| means that you can put up Redwood siding in your | | | | products such as red cedar or redwood sidings, many |
| homes in less time and less money. | | | | kinds of hardwood floorings, #1 fir timbers, cedar |
| Redwood Siding - To Do or Not To Do | | | | shakes/shingles and yellow or red cedar decking. |
| Because redwood is soft, it sands easily. It is also | | | | They offer a variety of lumber patterned stocks |
| resistant to pests and fungus. So we're betting that | | | | including tongue and groove paneling and decking for |
| the siding is pretty sound and a thorough sanding will | | | | interior or exterior use. |