How Do You Install Cedar Shake Siding?
Cedar siding adds a touch of rustic elegance to homes or vacation cabins. With its all-natural pieces of angled cedar in various sizes, the effect is attractive and goes well in most settings. Cedar siding is at the high end price-wise but if you want an authentic look on the exterior of your home, there is no substitute. As cedar siding ages, it loses its brown and gold tones and takes on a softened gray hue. With the correct tools, you can install this siding. Remove old siding if it is warped or has an uneven surface. While you can install shakes over existing siding if it is smooth, any variation in the contour will result in lumps on the finished wall. Begin at the bottom of the wall and determine where you want the lowest portion of the shakes to reach. Pop a level chalk line along the desired bottom edge. Install a starter row of #1 wood shingles along the bottom edge. Don’t worry that they will appear different from your shakes because they will not be visible when you’re done.
