Dec 8 2016 explore asher johnson s board cedar post porch on pinterest.
Gray roof with cedar posts.
The truest gray of those listed here peppercorn pairs well with the other shades clayton baker used on this exterior.
What a beautiful custom home.
Once cedar has turned gray there is no natural way of going back.
The entire exterior is gray wood shingle with white trim which is a beautiful look.
Blue gray home with cedar shake siding.
The kitchen is stunning.
Why does this happen.
Came out great but it looks much too new for it s country setting.
Specifically it needs to be treated with a good wood stain.
Offer up a hint of colour.
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I heard bleach will give it a nice greyish blue look but i m afraid to experiment.
The only alternative at this point is to tone the wood with a stain or other coloring agent.
To fully understand the best way to stain or treat cedar you first need to.
There are two culprits.
Real wood doors stained medium brown.
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The views of the beach and lake don t quit.
Cedar is known to age gracefully to a soft silver grey patina but it s wise to keep the rich tones of your cedar siding lasting longer.
Cedar has a reputation for durability but unless a few guidelines are followed cedar posts can fail in as few as five years.
Otherwise your nice cedar color will fade to a dull nasty grey.
I ve just installed a new cedar post and rail fence.
Transparent stains contain no pigment but have water repellent features that will help to retain natural tones and slow down the natural colour change process.
Three factors contribute to this early failure.
Our first gray house example is a stunning 8 000 square foot lake michigan beachfront mansion.
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Maintaining your cedar s color is about choices timing and above all the right type of treatment.
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I want it to look more weathered.
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Gray 6 green treated 5 limestone 5 pecan 2 primed 8 ready.
Stark white trim and round columns.
Poor drainage low quality wood and poor protection against insect damage.
However cedar that is destined to live outdoors needs some special care and attention.
Gray siding with brown cedar shake roof shingles.
Gray home with brown cedar roof shingles and real stone veneer.
Real wood door stained medium brown.
As though it has been here a while.
Here s how to install new cedar fence posts and avoid the problems that made your old posts rot.
The interiors are for the most part light bright and casual.
Tons of stark white trim and columns.