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Wood Siding, And Decking!
1. Shakes and shingles can lose virtually all of their natural preservatives in as short as five
years.
2. Unlike most roofing materials, however, cedar shingles and can be restored and
maintained through proper care and treatment often doubling or tripling the remaining
service life.
3. Cedar roofs/siding/decks left unprotected, suffer from:
Photo degradation by ultraviolet light
-UV exposure decomposes "Lignin" in the surface wood cells. "Lignin" is Mother Nature's way of holding cells together.
Leaching
- -Thujaplicins and a variety of phenolic compounds naturally found in cedar "leach" out thereby causing the cedar to
lose its water repellienncy and lubricity.
Fungi
- -Once the natural preservatives are leached out , often in a very short period of time, the colonization of wood-inhabiting
fungi develops.
Moisture
- -Moisture causes shrinking and swelling of the shake which results in deeper checks and splits.
- High Pressure power washing/cleaning of entire roof/siding/decking, etc., to ensure removal of
any remaining mold/mildew, algae, mold, and/or lichen. - Wet on Wet application of"T.W.P." 200 Series stain.
- Additional wood repair/replacement if needed. Nail down any shingle that are loose
- STAND BACK AND ADMIRE!
Cedar Restoration, Painting, & Custom Home Remodeling
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