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Posted by Duane Bozarth on June 21, 2005, 9:18 am
kodiakman wrote:
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> I've just purchased a house with cedar siding. The siding is about 10-15
> years old and is well "weather-grayed" except for areas under the eaves
> which are mostly protected from the elements. Personally, I like the look
> of them, but my wife would like the siding to have it's youthful brown
> color.
>
> Is there any way to restore/refresh the siding? Can it be stained or sealed
> to give it color that way? Or will staining/sealing counteract the natural
> insect and water resistance of the cedar?
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice.
I'd recommend the oxalic acid deck cleaner approach over the bleach if
you're really after getting the near-original color back...much more
effective.
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