Clapboard Siding Maintenance

Before the siding can go up 1x4 starter strips of treated lumber should be nailed to the sill where the lower most course of siding will go up image 2.

Clapboard siding maintenance.

Clapboard siding is a traditional wood siding used in homes for many generations. Leaving clapboard unfinished is still an option however since proper air circulation and semi hardwoods will help to keep the board from rotting or decaying. How to maintain wooden clapboard siding. First to help avoid any future insect damage back prime the cedar with oil based primer image 1.

If you d like to avoid repairs that could cost thousands of dollars and you d like to keep your clapboard shingles or board and batten lasting for decades regular upkeep and maintenance is critical. Clapboard siding has long been a favorite finish for the outside of a home. Wood siding is one of the most beautiful of all types of siding and one of the most expensive. If at any time.

With proper maintenance and care wood clapboard siding can last for many years outlasting even vinyl. After this washing is the best time to check for paint maintenance issues. Tannin a resin found in cedar is a natural insect repellent. We used cedar siding to replace the rotted clapboards.

Traditional clapboard is made of wood but today we have vinyl clapboard that mimics the wood siding both in shape and woodgrain but is easy to care for.