Cedar Siding in Victoria

Looking for a siding option that gives the house a natural look? Cedar might be the right fit for your home. This wood has been using for siding for centuries. The best part about choosing cedar for siding is that it comes in several different styles. You can make your house look rustic or modern using one material.

So, what is cedar siding made of? As the name suggests the main component is cedarwood. But the wood is not ready to use right after cutting. It goes through various treatment processes which makes the siding waterproof. The manufactures also put chemical layers to make the wood pest-free.

Some homeowners hesitate to buy cedar siding due to the high pricing. In Victoria, it costs around $10 to $20 per square foot of cedar. But first of all, the life expectancy is long. Secondly, it has numerous benefits which make the price reasonable. And if you want your house exterior to look premium then paying a premium price is expected.

Why do You Need Cedar Siding

• Non-Toxic Material. Getting the right siding material is not easy. Especially in this day and age where every product has toxic elements in the composition. Siding covers all of the house exteriors. And if it as any toxic compound that can be harmful to your family, pet, and even nature. So, what can be a more natural siding material then cedarwood? This natural wood not only gives the house a classic look but is 100% safe for your family.
• Biodegradable Siding. Another huge feature that makes cedar wood siding customers’ favorite is biodegradability. House owners get wood when dumping the old siding. What if it takes forever to degrade? But with cedarwood, there is no need to worry about that. If old cedar wood siding is in good condition it can be repurposed. And unusable sidings degrade on their own and add nutrients to the soil.
• Distinct Aroma. Most of the man-made sidings do not have any smell. And the one that does is not pleasing to the senses. The smell of a siding is not a huge deal for many house owners. But if your senses are sharp you might like the unique smell of cedar. The fragrance is also good for pulmonary problems.
• Natural Insulator. It does not matter if you are living in Victoria, Vancouver, or any other city in Canada. The climate conditions are almost the same in the whole country. 8 months of winter and the summer is non-existent. Which makes it is impossible to live in a house without insulated walls. Insulating the whole house is not cheap. Only the material required to insulate one room costs around $150. In this situation, cedar is a savior for citizens of Victoria, Canada. Cedarwood siding does not let the heat escape the house and create a comfortable environment. And in addition to that, it helps to keep the heating bills low.
• Soundproof. Victoria is a small populated city. It does not have the same amount of crowd one sees in Toronto. But that does not reduce the necessity of soundproofing the house in Victoria. And just like insulation, soundproofing a house is costly. Many house owners use single material that works as both soundproofing layer and insulation. But cedar is one step ahead of them. It can easily soundproof the house, act as an insulator, and protect the exterior of the house. So, if you were considering soundproofing then do not worry. Cedarwood siding has got your back.
• Weather Resistant. The main reason for installing siding is to protect the exterior of the house. And with cedarwood, you do not have to worry about the exterior at all. Cedar siding can withstand the harsh weather easily. This siding can also endure the sunlight and protect the house from the ultraviolet rays. Cedar might not be able to handle storms well but in Victoria, this material works well.
• Moisture Resistant. Many misinformed house owners are reluctant to get cedar siding. Why? Because they think the wood is quick to rot or get infested. But this statement is not true. Our company offers treated cedar wood siding. This means due to the unique finish that the siding pieces are water-resistant. If the water does not stay on the wood then the chances of rotting are very low.
• Maintain Humidity. In Victoria, it rains for almost 200+ hours a year. This much rain makes the humidity level fluctuate in the city. Cedarwood due to being the most natural siding can regulate the level of humidity to an extent.
• Medium Maintenance. There are some siding material and siding styles that require regular maintenance. And negligence can ruin the whole siding. But, contrary to popular beliefs, cedar siding is not the most difficult to handle. It does require hand washing but you can use a power washer on a low setting as well. The siding holds the stain for around 6 months and then you can easily stain it again. The siding should also be treated for moisture resistance every year. This maintenance is reasonable for the look rustic cedar offers.
• Durable. $10 to $20 foe one square foot of cedar seems a lot of money. Especially when the price is compared to vinyl, the pricing seems unreasonable. But that is not the case here. Yes, cedar is indeed quite expensive than other siding materials. It is more durable and has a better life expectancy as well. Cedarwood does not crack easily. Or even if it does then fixing the problem is cheap and easy. If the cedar siding is well-maintained then it can stay looking new for years. Furthermore, your cedar wood siding is not getting old for almost 50 years.

Style Options Available in Cedar Siding

Cedar siding has one of the widest style range among all the other siding material. It comes in so many different forms that finding your perfect match will not take long. The styles of cedar wood siding in general are:

• Bevel
• Clapboard
• Shiplap
• Wavy bevel
• Log
• Board & Batten
• Tongue & Groove
• Shakes
• Staggered shingle
• Straight edge shingles
• Pattern shingles
• Round edge shingle

The cedar siding panels that we offer in Vitoria are 1 inch thick. Customers can get them installed vertically or horizontally. While, cedar shingles come in grain textures; class A, class AB, class B, class C, STK. The different sizes of shingles are 6, 8, 10, and 12 inches in width.

Color Options Available in Cedar Siding

Canadian cedarwood is also called red cedarwood. But in actuality, the color of this red cedar siding is golden. This shade is the old classic and goes well with modern houses. House owners love this shade as it gives the natural cedar look.

But if you do not like the natural golden color of the cedar then there are other options available as well. The cedar wood is easy to stain for professionals. So, you can ask for the stain of your choice.

Cedar Siding Installation

Can you install cedar siding yourself? Well, technically you can. But it requires study and practice to get satisfactory results. First of all, you would need to calculate how much cedar siding is required. After that get the tools and a good tutorial. You can do the best you can to get good results.

But if you want to get the best and perfect siding in Victoria then contact a professional contractor. Choosing us will not only save your time but the pricing is also reasonable. And professionally installed cedar siding lasts longer.

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