Leaving Siding Untreated

Too much direct sun causes the siding to dry out warp and crack.

Leaving siding untreated.

This is going to cause the wood to decay rot and grow fungus over time. Most customers however want their houses to retain this natural took with all its honey toned brightness and without the natural graying that untreated wood sidings take on when exposed to sun and weather. Keeping the natural look on wood siding. Wood planks and shingles too close to the ground are more likely to swell warp or rot leaving your home with uneven looking contours.

It should always be performed on new. In very dry climates the opposite can also occur. It does weather though changing color throughout time offering a much more rugged look than stained cedar siding offers. By al rubin pages 24 26 journal of light construction april 1992.

Leaving cedar untreated and exposed to the elements causes its natural honey color to become weathered and gray. Treated and untreated wood siding can benefit from periodic washing with a pressure washer. Wood siding that is too close to the ground or that does not have a rain screen or some other form of protection is particularly prone to these issues. Pressure washing removes ground in dirt insects and other debris.

Untreated wood becoming wet can be the first problem. Wet conditions make for a nice breeding ground on untreated wood being used outdoors.