A new line of polymer protective coating is molded from real Cedar to simulate authentic, texture and size.

The doctor offers answers to all your building home.

Q. I soon from the outside of my house, and like the look of wood siding shake will be conversion, but want to spend the required time or money on maintaining the shakes. Can I look nor that reach without the effort?

A. many homeowners can be found in similar situations. Cedar Shakes can first, but the work be attractive, which is in maintaining their profession in the course of time. Fortunately, it is possible to have a wood shake look with alternative low-maintenance materials.

My favorite options is one of the Cedar impressions ® line polymer siding of CertainTeed. The Panel is molded from real Cedar to simulate authentic, texture and size. And in contrast to real Cedar shingles which eventually break and need to restore this doctor blade siding can withstand years of exposure to the elements. I encourage you with your local contractor on alternative style Cedar siding, speak, such as for example the similarity with the real thing is really striking.

The other good news about modern materials is that they can be as much as 40 percent of less cost of installation and maintenance of more than 20 years compared with wood shingles. That a House is a great investment and vinyl, polymer and fibre cement cladding are smart, low-maintenance options for homeowners interested in preserving the traditional curb appeal for their homes over the long haul.