Cedar Tongue & Groove is very popular as it provides a unique, clean look that you can have installed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Tongue & groove siding is available with a rough or a smooth face and is best when kiln-dried for better paint adhesion and overall performance. The joints between each board are typically v-shaped, but custom profiles can be created in which the joint is flush or cut with a nickel gap which will give a unique shadow line where the two boards meet.
Grades Available:
Our standard grade is select knotty (or STK grade), where knots are sound and tight.
Cedar tongue and groove siding can be pre-finished in various colors and products. A wood toner will allow the natural wood grain to show but will have a natural tint to the wood (depending on product color). If you're looking for a bit more UV protection, a semi-transparent stain is a good choice, and you will still see some of the wood's natural grain. A semi-solid or solid color stain is a good option if you're looking for a more consistent solid color with less wood grain showing through the finish. All wood siding profiles are available with a primer-only coating option so you can have the topcoat applied in the field after installation. We can do almost any color you can imagine. If you don't find a color you love out of our 40+ stain color options, please give us a call - custom colors are available.
Benefits to pre-finishing natural wood siding:
Instant Curb Appeal - As the siding is installed, the house comes to life as the final color has already been applied.
No Weather Delays - No weather delays due to poor weather conditions prohibiting a painter from applying the final color coat.
Pre-Finishing is available year-round - Our facility is climate controlled, and machines run all 12 months.
Instant UV and Moisture Protection
No Lap Marks
No Streaking
No Shrink Lines
No Overspray, No Drips, and No Runs
Cost Savings vs. Field Painting
Six-Sided Protection - our process allows us to apply a finish to all six sides of the wood, which is the best way to protect natural wood from UV and moisture issues.
Factory Controlled Quality - Each board will have a consistent finish from one end to the other and from the first piece to the last.
Material is dry before installation.
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