Cedar shingles are very popular, but homeowners often struggle with how to maintain them best. Should you let them gray out or attempt to keep the natural wood tone?

Regardless of aesthetic value, shingles are very water absorbent and must be protected or they will deteriorate quickly. Depending on the look you want, our Timber Pro UV formulas will protect and maintain your shingles.

If you want to maintain the natural color, try our Wood Pro UV in a semi-transparent wood tone such as Oregon Cedar, Honey, or Natural. If you wish for them to weather naturally, you should choose Wood Pro UV in the Clear UV formula or try our Everwood preservative. However, keep in mind that siding will never gray evenly because some areas are more protected than others. If you like the gray look, consider either our Slate Gray or Weathered Gray semi-transparent stains. They are still quite transparent, but help even out the graying process.

Finally, when using a semi-transparent stain, we always recommend a final topcoat of Clear UV to lock in the color. If you keep your shingles protected with Timber Pro UV, they will lay flat and last for years to come.

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