Natural finishes such as transparent stains.
Best finish for cedar siding.
Below are the top four finishes for western red cedar siding.
Howard citrus shield paste wax suitable for finished and unfinished wood ability to bring back the natural color with.
If possible stain all sides of the siding before installation.
Thompsons waterseal advanced natural wood protector easy to use waterproof mildew growth uv damage and fading.
You may choose this option due to.
A desire not to invest the time and effort required to maintain the finish on a cedar product.
Stains dry rapidly and fresh stain applied over dried stain will show lap marks.
Bleaching or weathering products.
Staining cedar siding differs from application of paint and other finishes.
A preference for the silvery grey look of naturally weathered western red cedar.
Best 5 clear cedar finishes for outdoor in 2020 1.