Applying Home Shield Coating® to Cedar Siding House
In this video blog our customer Nikki describes her experience working with Home Shield Coating®. You will see our crew diligently applying Home Shield Coating® to her cedar-sided house in Kenosha, Wisconsin. We follow an eleven-step application process to ensure that Home Shield Coating® will last for decades. Preparation is crucial when coating cedar-sided houses.
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On average, it takes us 5 to 6 days to apply our commercial-grade permanent coating to a cedar-sided house, due to the detailed steps involved. This particular house took eight days as over 400 feet of cedar siding needed replacement.
Rotting Cedar Siding is a Red Flag
When we encounter more than the usual amount (10 to 20 feet) of rotting cedar siding, we investigate the cause, which is invariably water seepage behind the siding. This damage can occur for several reasons. In this case, the rot was due to missing and improperly pitched gutters.
Gutters Prevent Wood Rot and Protect Cedar Siding
Gutters are essential for protecting cedar siding and the foundation. This property had missing gutters on the second floor, and some of the existing gutters were pitched incorrectly, causing wood rot. Properly sized gutters, like 6” gutters with 3×4 downspouts, are recommended to prevent wood rot and water seepage.
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The first step in our application process is power washing the cedar siding. We pre-soak the siding with a special cleaning solution to kill mold, mildew, and lift dirt, grease, and grime. After washing, we use a moisture meter to ensure the cedar is ready for our Home Shield Coating® application.
Home Shield Coating® Bonding Agent (Pink Primer)
Once the cedar siding has been washed, rotting sections replaced, and caulking cured, we mask off windows and areas not being coated. We then apply our Bonding Agent (Pink Primer) to all surfaces to be coated and let it dry overnight.
Home Shield Coating® Topcoat Available In Any Color!
The following morning, we start applying the HomeShield topcoat, beginning from the top. We coat soffits, fascia, and gutters first, then move on to window trims. After covering the freshly sprayed trim to protect it from overspray, we spray the main body color. Home Shield Coating® is an ideal solution for coating and protecting cedar siding for decades. With its 30-year transferable warranty and 10-year labor guarantee, Home Shield Coating® is a smart, cost-effective choice for long-term maintenance of your home’s cedar siding.
