Understanding Cedar: Why Choose Cedar For Cladding?
Cedar is a premium, soft timber that’s mostly used for cladding in New Zealand. The type of cedar we use here is Western Red Cedar which is a durable, light weight timber, which makes it an easy wood to work with.
While it’s more expensive than other common timber types like radiata pine, cedar has many advantages that make it worth the investment.
Featured: The Ultimate Guide to Cedar Maintenance
Yes, although naturally rich in protective oils, cedar cladding requires regular re-coating to stay strong and decay-free. If not maintained properly, your cedar will suffer from;
That’s why you need to maintain your cedar cladding with the right products regularly.
Start your cedar maintenance journey with a coating of Dryden WoodOil and follow up with a soft wash and visual inspection every twelve months.
Apply a fresh coat of WoodOil (if previously applied) with or without Colourtone+, depending on the condition of the timber – generally no sooner than two summers. Do this, and your cedar cladding will stay vibrant and strong for many years to come!
In short, cedar is a premium wood that is popular for cladding in New Zealand because of its durability and high resistance to insect damage and decay. But, it does need regular maintenance to prevent it from; fading, warping, cupping, splitting and growing mould or mildew.
There are specific products for cleaning, oiling, and staining cedar cladding, and the best cedar maintenance products from Dryden are;
By using these recommended products and following proper maintenance practices, you can keep your cedar surfaces looking beautiful and lasting longer. Want to explore further? Learn more about cedar care.
Adding colour to your exteriors is easy and straightforward with Dryden Colourtone+, which comes with over 37 shades to choose from. It helps enhance cedar cladding’s
UV protection while complementing your timber’s character and colour without hiding the grain.
*Will silver as product weathers overtime
Dryden WoodOil colours and finishes shown here on Western Red Cedar are representative only. The colour you choose and the amount of oil applied may change the final achieved colour.
