Restoring the wood s natural.
Care and maintenance of wood siding.
You can really celebrate the unique wood of your home.
Clean your cambia wood siding before applying coating.
Vinyl siding is designed to be left alone but if a piece of siding happens to come loose you need.
Cleaning siding removes the dirt and mildew that shortens the life of siding.
With a bit of preventative maintenance your home s siding could be trouble free for 50 years or more.
Many older homes have wood siding that has beautiful patina and grain.
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After stirring the coating apply the oil coating with an applicator in a thin layer and remove any excess oil with a clean cloth.
Repairing brick and mortar.
Wood siding can be pressure washed but the pressure setting should be low to avoid damage to the wood.
You should clean siding annually using warm soapy water and a soft bristled brush.
If mildew is found on the siding spot clean using a bleach solution of one part bleach and 4 parts water then rinse.
If you go for a stain and sealer instead of paint plan on restaining your siding every four years.
Today s vinyl siding offers all the character and charm of wood siding without maintenance worries rotting splitting or insect damage.
Repairs to wood vinyl and fiber cement siding require the expertise to remove the damaged siding while leaving surrounding siding intact.
And vinyl siding never needs paint.
Mold and mildew in particular are a big threat to wood siding and must be removed to prevent serious damage in the future.
Unless you have the skills hire a professional carpenter or siding contractor.
Expect to pay 200 300 to replace one or two damaged siding panels or pieces of wood clapboard.
How to maintain different types of siding vinyl siding upkeep.
And that means you won t have to replace siding as often.
With a stain your house will have a natural look.
A clean house protects your investment too.
Cleaning and getting rid of stains.
It can take up to 48 hours for the coating to set.
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Wood siding requires careful regular maintenance when being cleaned.
Once hardened you can choose to polish the surface with a pad or machine.
Wood siding needs to be treated every 4 to 6 years depending on how fierce the elements are in.
Unlike other exterior cladding vinyl siding only requires simple periodic cleaning with mild soap and a garden hose.
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Wood expands and contracts with normal changes in humidity and temperature.
Clean siding annually using a mild non phosphate detergent and a gentle soft.
