Cedar Shingle Siding

Shingle Siding

Cedar is the best choice for siding because it provides great durability and design flexibility. It is also very light in weight with dimensional stability and easy to manufacture. There are different types of cedar wood that are used for different features and requirements for home siding. Western Red Cedar exterior siding is the most commonly used wood siding in the home construction industry.

As an alternative to the overlapping clapboard designed siding, tongue and groove designed siding is often used. Tongue and grove siding can be installed horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Tongue and groove cedar siding is also available with rough finish (rough cedar siding) or smooth surfaces. It is also available in shingle form, also called shingle siding and often referred to as shakes.

Cedar shingle siding has properties that offer a higher degree of protection from warping. Cedar wood shingle siding can be applied in two different ways. The first and most common method is the single course method where the shingles are put on like shingles on a roof. This method is used if the siding is exposed to harsh weather conditions. But second method is the double course method which is used because of its durability and the shadow lines it creates.

Rough cedar siding is normally installed in the vertical style, but can also be installed in the horizontal and diagonal styles as well. This type of siding creates a shadow effect and thus enhances the looks of the lines of the exterior. The rough face is preferably shown outwards to obtain a more rustic look. Rough sawn cedar siding provides a lot of beauty and design flexibility.

Cedar shingles siding has both positive and negative aspects. One of the best features of using cedar shingles siding is that once installed there is maintenance required. As the finishing becomes dull, it gives a more rustic touch to the siding and makes it even more beautiful. Cape Cod Massachusetts has an abundance of this style siding that has weathered gray over the decades.

But cedar shingles siding has an average cost that is approximately thirty percent higher than any other standard siding material. Cedar shingles require a lot of time for installation which is why the cost is so much higher. A lot of cutting is required around window and door corners.

It takes a lot of skill and experience to install so we recommend that you use a professional for installing cedar shingles siding. Rough sawn cedar siding is most preferred because it is less expensive but gives a more beautiful finish.

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