Cedar Siding

The wood of the cedar tree is a remarkable organic material. Offering natural resistance to termites, rot, and other bothersome issues, the material’s structural integrity provides incredible benefits for homes all across the United States. Beyond these structural advantages, cedar is also famous for its remarkable aesthetic.

With a beautiful golden color and a straight wood grain, this wood makes an excellent addition to any home or other building. Cedar panels are most often carved into the shape of beveled boards. This lends itself well to a variety of layered effects that create high quality seals in the wood. The products can even work well on the inside of your home, offering a bright warmth to indoor spaces as well as outdoors.

Most often shaped into beveled boards, cedar siding lends itself well to a layered effect. This helps it block out moisture and retain structure over a longer period of time. This product, while fairly easy to keep up with, does require a greater degree of elbow grease than other options such as vinyl and fiber cement. Cedar siding tends to require treatment every five to ten years, with the exact length of time depending on its exposure to weather conditions. If you are looking to have the smallest amount of upkeep possible, it may be best to check out the synthetic options.

BENEFITS OF CEDAR SIDING

GREEN AND ECO-CONSCIOUS

From start to finish, the manufacturing of cedar siding requires significantly less energy input than synthetic materials. Fiber cement, vinyl, and other options require a great deal of processing between the acquisition of ingredients and the shipment of the final product. This creates a large energy demand which the factories have to meet in order to maintain output. Wood, on the other hand, does not have such requirements.

In the US today, lumber makes up an estimated 40% of the building materials in use, but these materials consume only 4% of the total material production energy budget. Lumber also creates fewer greenhouse gases than synthetic materials. It is also a renewable resources–this one really does grow on trees!

NATURAL PRESERVATIVES

Cedar creates its own natural preservative, known as cedar oil, that eliminates the need for additional chemical preservatives. This all-in-one material saves you extra time and work, and also reduces your exposure to synthetic chemical compounds. Keep your home and your lungs completely safe with this remarkable material.

HIGHLY DURABLE

Cedar offers natural resistance to termites, dry rot, and other bothersome issues. This, along with its natural structural strength, makes it an excellent building material. In any weather, cedar is a durable choice.

ADAPTABLE

The beauty of cedar is practically unmatched in the natural and construction worlds. Both artists and construction workers have praised the material for centuries. The beautiful color, smooth texture, and straight grain lend themselves well to a variety of projects. Its scent is also quite pleasant, offering a sharp, pine-like smell.

EXCEPTIONALLY WORKABLE

Of all organic materials, cedar is one of the more workable. While it takes some work to shape, sand, and secure the boards, they maintain their stances very well. The panels of wood tend to be long, light, and easy to cut. Thanks to their smooth grain and easy adhesion, they can be lined up with near seamless edges.

INSTALLATION OF CEDAR SIDING

Cedar lives up to its reputation. It truly is one of the highest quality and most beautiful materials on the market. No matter the project in front of you, cedar is an excellent option for the job. Like many materials, however, it is difficult to install. Skip the hard part–give Denver Siding a call! We have highly trained experts ready to jump on the line and answer all of your siding questions.