How to restore and maintain cedar shingle siding by laurie brenner.
How to remove paint from cedar shake siding.
The paint will begin to peel and the shingles may become stained and they will need to be repainted.
Cedar shakes are cedar shingles that naturally weather and are resistant to decay.
When the wood goes through a series of wet dry periods the paint and finish are stressed and the paint can crack.
Like most wooden shingles however especially when painted they require care and maintenance over the course of time.
You re better off using a clear coat product or a transparent or opaque water based stain.
Once the paint has been removed the siding can readily accept a semi transparent stain that will accentuate the cedar s natural color and prevent it from graying.
Remove paint from cedar shingles but if your home is sided in traditional cedar shingles you re stuck doing it the old fashioned way.