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Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? White Cedar Durability Question
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From Professor Gene Wengert, forum technical advisor: I think that cedar will work fine. From the original questioner: Thank you. I don't mind the turning gray part... but I don't want to have to climb up on the slick metal roof to replace vent slats and such in 5 years. So, I'll take your advice and give it some more protection with a coat of stain of some kind. From Professor Gene Wengert, forum technical advisor: Unfortunately, the joints are what will decay... where the water seeps in and cannot quickly dry. It is this same region that will not benefit from stain as you cannot get any in. So, the stain is only for beauty and the first coat will seldom last more than a year or two. The next coat will last as long as five years. I encourage you to think that grey is beautiful. Incidentally, use the sapwood for firewood; heartwood has good decay resistance. Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below?
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