Cedar shake siding isn t hard to maintain if you are well planned.
How to replace cedar shake siding.
No matter you are staining or painting weathered cedar siding if you do the following steps in the proper order you will maximize your results.
In some cases a cedar shake may bend outwards or inwards.
These are the shingles that you will eliminate and replace with a new shingle.
Remember to start on a day when no precipitation is predicted over the next several days if possible.
If you plan to replace the external cedar siding with similar siding you also need a measuring tape handsaw level circular saw and the new siding.
Nail the starter strip in place above the drip cap with a coiled nailing sider.
Step 1 inspect the siding.
The usefulness of cedar for exterior applications such as siding and fencing is due to its exceptional weather resistance but over time even cedar siding can be damaged from exposure to moisture and ultraviolet uv rays.
Wear comfortable work clothes and rubber.