I am using special siding clamps that lets me do everything solo.
Putting up cedar siding.
Oil based stain is a more durable product that will thoroughly penetrate the cedar when applied but it can be more prone to allowing mold growth if you aren t careful and don t use a solution containing a fungicide.
The step by step process that we went through to put cedar siding on our tiny house from staining the boards to installation.
Fasten a cedar starter strip the same thickness as the top of the beveled siding all around the house using a tape measure and level to set it level along the bottom of the wall.
The natural oils in cedar make it resistant to mold and its open cell structure makes it flexible and resistant to cracking.
The video goes board by board w.
Cedar shakes install on the existing wood siding or a plywood.
Staggered cedar shingles also known as cedar shakes add a rustic look when used as siding on one of more exterior walls of a house.
When putting up brand new cedar siding it is recommended that your first stain be oil based alklyd.