Making Your Own Cedar Siding

In our area eastern red cedar is practically a weed.

Making your own cedar siding.

I still have a bunch of pickets left over and was wondering if i could use them to make my own shingle siding. You can also purchase these as sidewall products in a variety of styles with mill run faces or grooved or sanded faces. Once the battens are securely on your house you can then start to fit the boards. Check craigslist for bundles of cedar boards.

Get away from the big box stores and search for reputable local. Cedar fibers contain natural compounds called thujaplicins that act as natural preservatives making the wood last extremely long. Clamp the board to your work surface with a c clamp and sand with a belt sander to remove any ridge where the tip of the table saw blade removed the wedge from your siding lumber. Don t waste your time trying to manufacture your own shingles unless it is really important to utilize some of your own trees on your home.

1 grade red cedar shingles for the dormers. Lots of people in. The boards are fitted vertically on he walls. These include rich color smooth grain and a natural resistance to deterioration by insects and weather.

A random orbital power sander is the best tool for the job. Sand both faces of the board thoroughly with 150 grit paper. Go buy a few bundles of 18 inch no. Visit a local sawmill or lumber yard.

Cut the boards to the right length and give them a coat of wood preservative. Western red cedar has outstanding physical characteristics that make it a great siding choice.