Selecting & Installing Red-Cedar Siding

Start by learning the grades, and picking the right profile for the job & Gunnar Brinck by Don Wallace SELECTING & INSTALLING RED-CEDAR SIDING “I’d like to use wood siding, but I’m afraid it’s going to curl up and walk off the wall. ” Builders who would like to use wood as a siding material have often heard about cupping, separating, loosening joints, nail popping, splitting, or discoloration- and the dissatisfied property owner. These “problems,” however, are often traced to the improper choice of materials or misapplication of the product. A little knowledge beforehand can ensure professional results and save a lot of worry. Choosing the Right Product Western species such as the western cedars, Idaho white pine, western hemlock, ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, Englemann spruce, lodgepole pine, and redwood are available for