Maintaining Cedar Siding
Cedar siding is not only gives your home a beautiful face, but it gives your home a sense of taste and esteem. Cedar siding isn’t as popular as man of the other types of siding, but that doesn’t mean that cedar siding doesn’t have it’s share of benefits.
With the good, comes the bad. The most common problem homeowners with cedar siding face is moisture. Moisture has a tendency to find its way through the siding even through the tiniest cracks and openings. If you’re a homeowner with cedar siding, this is your lucky day. Here are a few tips on how to maintain the traditional look of your siding.
- Because moisture can easily creep in, you want to ensure that all the caulking and flashing around all your openings is in good condition.
- Sustain an interior humidity of approximately 40%.
- Take the time to install heating wires, especially if you live in a region that gets any snow or ice. They help to melt any ice accumulation before water can back up under your shingles.
- Ensure that your attic is insulated correctly and that the air is being circulated.
- Make sure that your downspout runs completely to the ground and that they are free of any obstructions, in order to avert moisture from your shakes.
- Because moisture can build up, mold can be a problem. Make sure to treat your siding at least once with an anti fungal treatment.
- Cedar siding can be painted or re-stained, so be sure to do that every few years. This really puts and extra sparkle on your home!
If any of these steps seem a bit beyond your home repair skill level, hire a professional who can help you out. It’s a small investment that will make a big difference! Check out our list of Dallas-Fort Worth Contractors to get the job done!
