The types of cedar siding cedar siding can be formed into a variety of thicknesses and widths and it can be stained or painted.
Cedar siding basics.
In the new england area red cedar clapboards are traditionally the must popular another choice would be eastern white cedar and eastern white pine.
Allot depends on the look your trying to achieve.
Used for shingles trim house siding decking fences hot tubs and gates cedar is cheap widely available highly versatile easy to fabricate and best of all it weathers exceptionally well.
Cedar siding is a terrific building material that is long lasting and attractive.
Cedar siding cleaning basics.
The application of clapboard are either smooth side out if you are going to paint or use a solid stain.
For cedar siding with a smooth surface scrape the paint and clean the cedar before painting.
Cedar is available in a range of profiles including bevel board and batten tongue and groove lap trim and shingle.
Red cedar is one of the most popular wood species for exterior use because of its natural rich red color and its natural resistance to decay.
In my opinion all are a good choice.