How to Buy Western Cedar Siding

Western cedar is an alternative material used for siding for houses, barns, and other structures. Western cedar has been used for building for centuries and can give a home a natural look. Since cedar is not a hugely popular siding material and can be expensive to buy, you may have a harder time finding sellers that retail it. Make sure you discuss using Western cedar siding with your builder before ordering it.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet
• Money

Instructions

1. Measure the coverage area. You should know the square footage before you contact a dealer about purchasing cedar siding. Keep in mind that most cedar siding lengths range from 8 to 16 feet per piece. It is a good idea to order extra siding in the case of damage to the material.

2. Locate a building supply company that sells Western cedar siding. Call a few local building supply companies within your area to see if they carry the siding. You can also use online resources to locate the cedar siding. As an example, Build Direct allows you to purchase Western cedar siding through their web store.

3. Choose the style that you want for your Western cedar siding. Available choices will include bevel, channel, and tongue and groove. These are the edging styles available for the siding.

4. Select the profile for your cedar siding. Some common profiles you'll find are 1" x 6" and 1" x 8."

5. Pick the color for your Western cedar siding. Although you can choose the natural finish, stained cedar siding is also available for purchase. Oil or acrylic paint coats are used to create the desired look. Some color examples include red, blue, brown, and green.

6. Pay for the siding and arrange for delivery. The amount of siding that you order will likely affect how much you pay for delivery.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to buy the hardware needed to install the Western cedar as well. Most manufacturers recommend using only aluminum or stainless steel nails.

References

• Cedar Siding

Resources

• Build Direct