Bleaching Cedar Siding

Uncoated weathered western red cedar siding or trim can often be restored to its original color by applying commercial products called cleaners brighteners or restorers.

Bleaching cedar siding.

Read more about bleaching oil in all about exterior stain. Use a synthetic cedar siding stain to prevent. Brighten the surface of the cedar siding with deck and fence brightener or apply a new coat of stain to restore a vivid color and luster to the siding. You can experiment with different proportions but this works well for me.

Once you have your bleach water solution pump up the sprayer. This will protect plants from any possible damage to the greenery from bleach runoff. I mix my solution one part bleach to five parts water. The sdf is a one coat formula that provides strong long lasting protection for cedar siding.

We used it with good results on the manchester tv project. Sansin precision coat finishes are also highly recommended for western red cedar siding. Along with protecting your cedar shingles against decay and other coastal contamination this treatment will also give them the weathered silvery gray look that many homeowners prefer. Although intended primarily for restoring horizontal wood surfaces such as decks these products generally work almost as well on vertical surfaces.

Water any grass plants flowers or other foliage surrounding your cedar siding. I put 1 1 4 gallon of water into the sprayer and add 1 4 gallon of bleach into the water. Some cedar siding shingles are treated with bleaching oil which is a treatment made with linseed oil and bleach crystals.