Cedar Shakes

12 years ago

This home is exquisite. Are the shakes at the top James Hardie as well? If so, can you please share the style and color? We're preparing to re-side our home, which is currently sided with cedar shakes. Love the look but unfortunately the woodpeckers do too!

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Red House Architects

12 years ago

Those are actual cedar shakes, and they have been stained. Although the lap siding is Hardie, we felt that we wanted the natural grain of the cedar in the gable to complement the natural stone on the foundation.

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Lynn P
11 years ago
Can you tell me what color staining you used for the cedar shakes? It is beautiful and we just bought a house that needs the cedar power washed and stained and we love the natural look!
jenkup
11 years ago
I would love to know the stain color for the cedar shake, as well. This is a beautiful home! Thanks in advance!
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Red House Architects
11 years ago
Sorry for the late reply. I will have to check with the contractor. I don't know the actual brand of stain that was used. But, it was a a clear-coat, if that helps.

Also, please do not power-wash your cedar shakes. This is the advice of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association.
kfaerbe
10 years ago
have you been able to find out the stain on your cedar shakes? I also love the color! we are building a house with cedar shake gables right now.
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Red House Architects
10 years ago
I'm sorry, the paint contractor no longer has the information on the stain that was used. But, I believe it is likely it was the Sikkens brand. Perhaps the ProLuxe line.
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PPG PROLUXE Wood Finishes
10 years ago
This appears to be Sikkens ProLuxe SRD Natural (078). Beautiful combination of colors - and we love how the stones tend to reflect the blue found in the siding.