Shingles
have always adorned the roofs of 18th-19th
century European buildings and slowly they were used for sidings too
and till date is used but mostly in houses. Over time the shapes and
sizes of shingles have undergone a lot of changes and the use of
shingles as a siding material gives the house a rustic look and
enhances the feel good factor for many. Shingles are made out of
cedar mostly but redwood shingles are also readily available.
Like
any other wood the shingle siding also needs proper care and timely
maintenance to ensure that the siding doesn’t wear off and affect
the beauty of the house. The cleaning and repair process although
forms the base for the staining process but they do not ensure the
desired results. A perfect restoration process always ends with a
perfect staining process and for that one must keep these things in
mind.
- Choose the staining product carefully and consult an experienced individual for the best product that suits your requirements
- Buy the staining product specific for shingle siding staining in Los Altos Hills and not just any staining product.
- Always follow the instructions on the box/bottle of the stain to get the best results.
- Always apply the coat evenly on the prepared surface. If the stain fails it’s usually because of uneven application of the stain which gives a botchy and untidy finish and causes the stain to fail in a short duration of time.
- Always allow the stain to dry up for three to four rainless days to allow proper absorption of the stain by the wood surface as the better the absorption the better and long lasting results one gets. Also absorption prevents extractive bleeding which makes the wood discolored.
By
keeping these little things in mind one can achieve a perfect shingle
siding staining process and with it a long lasting and amazing
looking siding.
