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Cedar shingles can be painted…
…favorite choice for siding throughout the United…
…typically used for board siding, especially clapboards…
…seal the wood. Cedar shingles can be treated…
…used as an economical siding option. It comes in…

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…the SmartLap, an engineered siding with the look of traditional…
…and more rigid than hardboard siding. "Next a resin saturated…
…then embossed to give it a nice cedar texture and finally primed…
…making for a clean, attractive siding application.

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CedarPly by KPly combines the many qualities of Western Red Cedar with the structural and labor-saving advantages of plywood. The rich cedar grain adds beautiful visual impact, while providing excellent stain retention characteristics, durability…

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…gray, or they can be painted or stained. Cedar shakes and shingles are highly wind and…
…resistant to decay, such as western red cedar, will last longer and age better than…
…They will rust, and at least stain the siding. At worst, they can weaken and lead to…

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XXXXXXXX Fiber-cement siding is designed to have the look and feel…
…maintenance-free upkeep of engineered siding. Photo Credit: James Hardie Building Products, Inc. Fiber-cement siding is an alternative to real wood, engineered…

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Cleaning and Repainting Wood Siding The best tool for cleaning and preparing exterior wood siding is a stiff-bristle brush and a bucket of…
…sanding. Cleaning and Repainting Wood Siding Any loose paint should be removed. Soft…

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…center or to either side. Common cladding is wood clapboard or brick. Windows are usually multi-paned double…
…blocks intersect. These homes typically have wood-clapboard siding and double-hung sash windows. They may display…

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