But one aspect is that cedar s lovely red turns a monotonous gray surprisingly quickly.
Best colors for cedar siding.
According to paul mackie at the western red cedar lumber association wrcla red cedar siding that has been finished on all six sides with a stain blocking primer and top coated with 100 percent exterior acrylic latex paint has the longest expected service life of any coating system.
They outperform other types of paints in all types of weather.
The most important aspect to finding the right siding and trim color combination for your home is all about choosing colors that best represent your personality.
Cedar stain is a warm rich color that allows the character of the home to show through.
Not every home looks its best painted a solid color.
Factory applied finishes of this type are available in most.
Provia s cedar peaks siding is available in multiple colors but the sea slate hue stands out among the rest.
Coupled with vibrant white trim and sand timberbay scalloping the dark blue gray.
Compared to other finishes paint offers the greatest protection for western red cedar siding against the elements.
The combinations are endless but the end result is a home that will shine for years to come.
Some homes show off their true potential when stained instead.