Go buy a few bundles of 18 inch no.
Making your own cedar siding.
You can also purchase these as sidewall products in a variety of styles with mill run faces or grooved or sanded faces.
In our area eastern red cedar is practically a weed.
Complete guide to finding and installing cedar siding for cheap 1.
A random orbital power sander is the best tool for the job.
The boards are fitted vertically on he walls.
These include rich color smooth grain and a natural resistance to deterioration by insects and weather.
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I still have a bunch of pickets left over and was wondering if i could use them to make my own shingle siding.
Check craigslist for bundles of cedar boards.
Cut the boards to the right length and give them a coat of wood preservative.
There s a portion of my house that has cedar shingle siding but it s in poor.
Once the battens are securely on your house you can then start to fit the boards.
Cedar fibers contain natural compounds called thujaplicins that act as natural preservatives making the wood last extremely long.
Visit a local sawmill or lumber yard.
Get away from the big box stores and search for reputable local.
There should be a gap of about 1 2 an inch between the boards.
Sand both faces of the board thoroughly with 150 grit paper.
1 grade red cedar shingles for the dormers.