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Do you know of any similar looking wood siding that do not have to be

9 years ago

Do you know of any similar looking wood siding that do not have to be sealed in southern Michigan? I love the look, but do not want the maintenance of re-staining every three years. Thank you.

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Mikiten Architecture
9 years ago
I wouldn't recommend a stained siding like this for the harsh Michigan winters. You would want to at least use a full-bodied stain (lots of pigment in it) to protect the wood, and that would obscure a lot of the wood grain and character. There are certainly paint schemes and wood pattern choices that you could make that could convey the feeling of a rustic barn without actually having unfinished wood. We were lucky that the Livermore, CA climate allows this treatment.
ptownsw
9 years ago
I have used a product called Clear Wood Finish (CWF) that comes in a clear, redwood, or driftwood stain colors to protect the western cedar on my home that has lasted 15 years before I put it on again. Be sure to put it on thick or have it sprayed on so that it seeps into the wood.
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Great. Thank you both.

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