Why Choose Cedar Siding in Baltimore?
If your home is in need of siding, it’s probably safe to assume that you’ve already looked into the many siding options out there. Undoubtedly you’ve been pitched the maintenance free wonders of vinyl, aluminum, fiber cement, and other wood siding materials. In the face of that, why choose cedar siding for your home? Cedar has a lot of excellent qualities, many of which fit Baltimore to a T. Here’s just a few to consider. • Cedar is Naturally Resistant to Bugs and Rot If you want the classic, distinguished look of wood siding, then cedar should be at the top of your list. Baltimore gets about 40 inches of rain annually, spread out fairly evenly over the year, and the high humidity in Crabtown is legendary. When it comes to cheaper wood siding, like pine, those factors add up to rot, mildew, warping, and splitting, especially if you’re not diligent about keeping a good coat of paint on it. Of course, you can always buy treated lumber, but that can contain some pretty nasty chemicals (ca
