How To Seal Exterior Siding

The non milled wood surface creates a rustic appearance but it can present some challenges when it comes to finishing.

How to seal exterior siding.

It is sometimes called t1 11. With plenty of colors of stain and paint to choose from you have a ton of new options for decorating the exterior of your home. Plywood siding is typically made of fir or cedar and usually has vertical grooves that give it the appearance of planking. Consider sealing your new cedar siding to keep it looking like new for longer.

The best way to prevent bleeding is with a water tight seal. Holes occur over time when seals crack around plumbing fixtures on your siding allowing mice entrance into your home. Because it tends not to be as absorbent as a more traditional milled siding stains can have trouble penetrating. Seal the panels with semi gloss or satin paint in an oil or alkyd base as translucent sealers are not appropriate for composite siding.

Rough cut cedar siding is a durable building material. Two appropriate products are polyurethane and solvent based caulk. Use multiple coats of seal if you live in a wet climate. Lp siding requires flexible exterior grade paintable caulk to seal gaps.