How Do You Repair Cedar Lap Siding?
Cedar lap siding is a traditional building material that has been used for hundreds of years. The siding is comprised of a series of cedar boards fastened in an overlapped pattern to create a water resistant exterior over the house. Cedar lap siding is durable, but over time weather can degrade the wood. Falling objects and animals can also cause siding damage. Damaged siding will need to either be vigorously cleaned, filled or replaced. Remove sun-damaged wood fiber with wood cleaner. Unprotected lap cedar siding can be damaged by harmful ultra-violet (UV) rays from sunlight. The surface wood fiber can soften and turn gray. Wood cleaner is generally sold in a concentrated form. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding the proper dilution for removing grayed wood fiber. Wet the wood with a hose and apply the wood cleaner to the siding. Allow the cleaner to sit on the surface of the wood for 15 to 30 minutes. Scrub the siding with a nylon scrub brush. The wood cleaner should loo
