We're using Sikkens Cetol SRD (color: natural #078; DO NOT choose the wrong color - the "cedar" color apparently turns the wood orange!), which is an oil based translucent stain that really just deepens the natural color of the wood and highlights the grain. Res4 recommends it; they've used it on lots of their homes. It costs about $30/gallon (we should use b/t 8-10 gallons). The application process requires that you sand the exterior side of the wood to a rough grit (80-100) and then apply liberally, brushing back any excess (the interior side of the wood needs a coat as well, as does each of the tongues and each of the grooves). We've sanded about half the cedar so far, and here are some boards with the stain:
Our estimate from the contractor for installation of our cedar siding was $13k (and I think it would have been higher if we'd talked through the specific details of the sanding and staining process). So we're going to save b/t $5-6k doing it ourselves, assuming all goes well.
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Where did you buy your cedar siding? I believe you mentioned it somewhere along your blogging, but I can't find it anymore?
Thanks very much for documenting your journey. I've been very enthralled with the modern prefab projects and have high hopes to do the same.
I look forward to seeing your project completed!
Siding is from Wholesale Woods in Virginia (I think down near Virginia Beach). Our contact there was John; his number is 800.522.4305. We ordered it through our local 84 Lumber, and had it delivered right to our site.
Good day. Did you use bevel edge tongue & groove or square edge?
Anon, we used bevel edged t&g siding - the texture and shadows from the beveled edges look great.
That is crazy you got your hands on some clear cedar for that price. Unreal. Cedar siding is the way to go.
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