Gray Roof With Cedar Posts

Here s how to install new cedar fence posts and avoid the problems that made your old posts rot.

Gray roof with cedar posts.

I ve just installed a new cedar post and rail fence. Why does this happen. Calling all exterior cedar experts. Three factors contribute to this early failure.

Sherwin williams pure white and tricorn black for the trim and benjamin moore vermilion in a high gloss finish for the door. The rooms are large. What a beautiful custom home. See more ideas about house exterior cedar posts house with porch.

The only alternative at this point is to tone the wood with a stain or other coloring agent. There are two culprits. As though it has been here a while. Cedar is known to age gracefully to a soft silver grey patina but it s wise to keep the rich tones of your cedar siding lasting longer.

The entire exterior is gray wood shingle with white trim which is a beautiful look. I heard bleach will give it a nice greyish blue look but i m afraid to experiment. Poor drainage low quality wood and poor protection against insect damage. Spindle 4 x 4 x 54 colonial ball top knotty cedar newel post to your list.

The truest gray of those listed here peppercorn pairs well with the other shades clayton baker used on this exterior. The interiors are for the most part light bright and casual. Compare click to add item mr. Offer up a hint of colour.

Blue gray home with cedar shake siding. Transparent stains contain no pigment but have water repellent features that will help to retain natural tones and slow down the natural colour change process. Our first gray house example is a stunning 8 000 square foot lake michigan beachfront mansion. Add to list click to add item mr.

Spindle 4 x 4 x 54 colonial ball top knotty cedar newel post to the compare list. Tons of stark white trim and columns. Maintaining your cedar s color is about choices timing and above all the right type of treatment. Once cedar has turned gray there is no natural way of going back.

The kitchen is stunning. Dec 8 2016 explore asher johnson s board cedar post porch on pinterest. The views of the beach and lake don t quit. To fully understand the best way to stain or treat cedar you first need to.

Stark white trim and round columns. Gray 6 green treated 5 limestone 5 pecan 2 primed 8 ready. Gray home with brown cedar roof shingles and real stone veneer. Otherwise your nice cedar color will fade to a dull nasty grey.

Specifically it needs to be treated with a good wood stain. However cedar that is destined to live outdoors needs some special care and attention. I want it to look more weathered. Gray siding with brown cedar shake roof shingles.

Cedar has a reputation for durability but unless a few guidelines are followed cedar posts can fail in as few as five years.