Modern Clear Cedar Siding

They inspect it for numerous different factors but two of the terms you re going to hear most often when you re selecting cedar siding are knotty and clear.

Modern clear cedar siding.

Cedar siding is available in clear and knotty grades. Cedar siding is not all created equal. Cedar siding for the modern homeowner. The redder the wood the more desirable it is.

Knotty siding has warmth and casual charm and is ideal for homes cottages club houses and applications where a rustic appearance is desired. This image has dimension 1800x1200 pixel and file size 0 kb you can click the image above to see the large or full size photo. The lack of knots make it less rustic in appearance thus clear grade is generally a preferred choice for modern homes. Windows are thermally broken clear anodized aluminum frames.

Clear cedar siding on modern home. That s no longer the case. Quality cedar siding often has a fairly clear look lacking knots but keeping an attractive clean grain pattern. Siding varies in shades of reds and browns.

Office sided with 1x6 tongue groove clear verticle grain cvg western red cedar the new jersey customer below selected our a btr 1x6 clear inland red cedar stained with twp 1516 rustic semi transparent oil based stain. Western red cedar we ll simply call cedar is considered by many wood lovers to be one of the most beautiful woods for home siding. New advancements give your home a classic look without the upkeep. There are several grading agencies in the us and canada and each uses slightly different terminology.

The cleaner more uniform appearance easily lends itself to use on a larger scale as shown in the bottom picture. The southern volume of the upper level clad in dark gray hardipanel cement board siding meeting the northern volume finished in clear sealed vertical cedar siding throughout the project the cedar siding boards are aligned and continue seamlessly to the underside of the roof above. Knotty cedar is more affordable and produces a more rustic look. You can t get that with the plastic substitutes.

This pattern is a 1x6 shadow profile custom milled to show a 3 8 inch reveal gap when installed. Western red cedar siding is available in clear and knotty grades. Previous photo in the gallery is garden facade boldly modern house brings light views. Try as they might the look the feel and the scent of natural wood just can t be duplicated in a chemistry lab.

In fact each individual board is inspected and graded by a certified lumber grading agency. Clear siding gives premium quality appearance and is ideal for prestigious upmarket applications. Clear cedar is considered premium cedar so it is more expensive and a good choice for an upscale project. Clear cedar siding is mostly free of knots.