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ESSENTIAL
INFO
FOR ALL PRODUCTS
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Care
& Maintenance
Although
Western Red Cedar will weather
over time to a silver gray color
that might be appealing from an
architectural perspective, we
believe that by applying some
kind of protective finish within
2 weeks of assembly (weather
permitting) provides the best
results both from an aesthetic
and performance point of
view.
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Even
after applying an exterior finish
to your Cedarshed product,
discoloration will occur over
time. Usually dirt is the most
common cause of discoloration and
can easily be removed with a mild
detergent using a brush.
Care
and
Maintenance
There are a number of
exterior finishes available in
most geographic areas that will
extend the service life of the
exterior siding on our
products.
Expected
Life
The following choices are
available, shown here with their
expected lifetimes:
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Water-repellent
preservative
and oil
(with addition
of fungicide)
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1-2
years
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Semi-transparent
stain
(latex
oil-based)
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3
years
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Solid color
stain -100%
acrylic
latex
(apply stain
blocking primer
first)
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4-5
years
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Paint -100%
acrylic
formulation
(apply an
oil-based
primer first)
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up
to 10
years
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 Results
will vary and are for average
locations in the United
States.
Discoloration
&
Stains
Even after applying an exterior
finish to your Cedarshed product,
discoloration will occur over
time.
Usually dirt is the most common
cause of discoloration and can
easily be removed with a mild
detergent using a brush.
Water stains can also occur and
can be difficult to remove. Using
an oxalic acid solution sometimes
works.
How
Much Exterior Finish Will Be
Required?
On average, plan on using
approximately 1- 2 gallons of
exterior finish to completely
coat the outside of your
Cedarshed Product. This does not
include the shingle roof or the
inside which is optional and, in
our opinion, not required.

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If
you need more information please
call Cedarshed UK:
0121·705·0833
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