MAINTENANCE-FREE SIDING FINISH

All about our maintenance-free siding

With maintenance-free natural wood siding from SIDEX, enjoy the natural beauty of wood without the hassle of frequent staining or painting. Our factory-treated Eastern white cedar and Western red cedar siding in the ETERNITY and Lifetime® collections offer you a durable, aesthetically pleasing solution. Preserve the authentic look of wood with our maintenance-free natural wood siding from SIDEX.

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ETERNITY I

ETERNITY I is slightly more purplish-gray than ETERNITY II.

Particularities

Specific water-based stain formulation for cedar, designed to let the stain fade and allow cedar's natural graying to take over.
Its initial shade has been designed to be as close as possible to the gray obtained by allowing the cedar to age.
Color migration will therefore occur at different times and rhythms in different sections of the architecture, but in a more balanced way, and above all, without the initial product flaking off and disappearing!
Only available on cedar, as this is not a protection for the wood and the aim is for it to disappear. Cedar is the perfect choice, as it grays when fully exposed. What's more, among its many other advantages, cedar is rot-proof and can therefore be left unprotected.
Its color variation over time is linked to the wood's exposure to the elements (rain & sun).
Results vary, as installation environments and architectures are all unique.
The main advantages are to obtain the anticipated gray color from the outset, otherwise obtained after a few years and more evenly over the architecture.

ETERNITY II

The ETERNITY II shade features hues closer to weathered barn wood.

Particularities

Specific water-based stain formulation for cedar, designed to fade and let the natural graying of the cedar take over.
Its initial shade has been designed to be as close as possible to the gray obtained by allowing the cedar to age.
Color migration will therefore occur at different times and rhythms in different sections of the architecture, but in a more balanced way, and above all, without the initial product having to flake off and disappear!
Only available on cedar, as this is not a protection for the wood and the aim is for it to disappear. Cedar is the perfect choice, as it grays when fully exposed. What's more, among its many other advantages, cedar is rot-proof and can therefore be left unprotected.
Its color variation over time is linked to the wood's exposure to the elements (rain & sun).
Results vary, as installation environments and architectures are all unique.
The main advantages are to obtain the anticipated gray color from the outset, otherwise obtained after a few years and more evenly over the architecture.

FINITION LIFETIME®

Degree of transparency
Organic impregnation treatment for cedar to promote graying (not a stain, so no choice of colors).

Particularities

Safe for vegetation. Ideal for eco projects.
Lets wood age without maintenance.
Its color variation over time is linked to the wood's exposure to the elements (rain, sun, etc.). It will show gray patinas after a few years. Results vary, as installation environments are all unique.

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FAQ

We answer your questions

Do you offer maintenance-free products?

No product or material exposed to the elements is truly maintenance-free. For example, even your car, which is made of plastic and metal, requires regular maintenance and cleaning to ensure its longevity. The advantage of wood siding is that it's easy to maintain, unlike some synthetic materials, which have to be replaced when damaged. Consult the wood siding maintenance chart prepared by the experts at SIDEX.

However, some finishes require less maintenance than others. See our maintenance-free siding page for product details.

For more information on the benefits of wood siding, see our article on the subject.

When and how should I stain my exterior wood siding?

Staining frequency varies according to the type of finish. To keep the warranty in force, an additional coat of stain should be applied halfway through the warranty period, at least on south-facing surfaces, since they are more exposed to the sun than other surfaces.

Please note that it is more difficult to recreate the effect of the two-tone factory finish once the siding has been installed. Contact our advisors for more details.

Before staining, in most cases, a simple cleaning is required to remove dirt and dust that could interfere with stain adhesion. No sanding is required.

What kind of stain should I use for subsequent maintenance?

Any brand of quality acrylic-based stain designed for exterior wood siding is suitable. You can also purchase the same product used initially on your SIDEX siding, in the original color or the color of your choice, by contacting us by phone or e-mail.

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