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— Cedar & Wood Siding
Nothing looks quite like real wood.
Cedar and natural wood siding give a home warmth and character no synthetic can fully copy. We install it the way it has to be done to last in our climate, moisture-barrier-first, by our own crews, and we're honest about the upkeep it asks for. Family-owned since 1979.
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Free cedar & wood siding estimate.
Tell us the look you're after, or that you're still deciding, and we'll set up a free estimate. We'll walk your home, talk through profiles, finish, and the upkeep wood needs, and give you a clear, itemized number. No pressure.
— Cedar & Wood Profiles
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One material, several classic looks.
Cedar and wood siding comes in a few timeless profiles. The right one depends on your home's style, here's how they differ.
Clapboard & bevel
The classic horizontal lap look, overlapping boards that shed water and give clean, timeless lines suited to traditional and Colonial homes.
Clapboard & bevel
The classic horizontal lap look, overlapping boards that shed water and give clean, timeless lines suited to traditional and Colonial homes.
Shingles & shakes
Cedar shingles (sawn) and shakes (split) bring texture and depth, the cottage, Cape Cod, and craftsman character that makes a facade or accent wall stand out.
Board & batten
Wide vertical boards with narrow battens over the seams, the modern-farmhouse staple that reads clean, tall, and current while staying all-natural.
What about cost? Natural cedar and wood is a premium material, and the price depends on the species, profile, finish, and your home's size and prep, so a single number online would only mislead. We give you a real, itemized figure after walking your home. Get your estimate →
— Why Cedar & Wood
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Real warmth, with eyes open about the upkeep.
We love what cedar does for a home, and we'd rather you choose it knowing the full picture than be surprised later. The honest case for wood:
— Why The Install Matters Most
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Done Right, Or Not At All
With wood, the layer you can't see decides everything.
Natural wood is less forgiving than synthetic siding, if water gets trapped behind it, it rots. In our freeze-thaw climate that's not a maybe, it's a matter of time if it's installed wrong. So we build it from the wall out, the right way.
— Repair, Refinish, Or Replace?
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Already have wood siding? We can often save it.
Wood siding rewards maintenance, and a lot of tired-looking wood just needs care, not replacement. We'll tell you honestly which you need:
— How It Works
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From first look to finished facade.
Cedar deserves a careful hand. Here's how a wood siding project goes from estimate to finished home.
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Free estimate
We walk your home, talk profiles and finish, and give a clear, itemized estimate.
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Choose your look
We help you pick the profile, species, and finish that fits your home.
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We install it right
Moisture barrier first, then the wood, finished and sealed, by our own crews.
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Walk & care plan
We walk the finished job and explain the simple upkeep schedule to keep it beautiful.
— Cedar & Wood Siding FAQ
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We’ll always be straight with you: wood is a natural material, so it needs periodic cleaning and re-staining or re-sealing to protect it from sun and moisture. Kept on a schedule, cedar can look beautiful and last for decades. If lower maintenance matters more to you, we’ll point you to fiber cement or engineered wood. The honest case →
Natural wood is a premium material, and the cost depends on the species, profile, finish, and your home’s size and prep, so a single online figure would mislead. We give you a real, itemized number after walking your home, for free. Free estimate →
Clapboard/bevel is the classic horizontal lap look. Shingles and shakes add texture and a cottage character. Board-and-batten is the vertical, modern-farmhouse style. We’ll help you match the profile to your home. Compare profiles →
Yes, when it’s installed correctly and maintained. The key is what’s behind it: we install moisture-barrier-first with proper detailing so freeze-thaw can’t trap water and rot the wall, then keep it protected with the right finish. Why the install matters →
Often, yes. A lot of weathered wood just needs cleaning and re-staining, or replacing a few damaged boards, not a full replacement. We’ll tell you honestly whether repair, refinishing, or replacement makes the most sense. Repair or replace →
Yes. Estimates and consultations are free with no obligation. For a natural material like cedar, we’d rather take the time to talk you through the trade-offs and earn your trust than rush you. Free estimate →
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Give your home the warmth of real wood.
Cedar and wood siding is one of the most beautiful exteriors you can choose, when it's installed right and you go in knowing the upkeep. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll walk your home, talk through the trade-offs, and give you a clear, itemized estimate. Family-owned since 1979, with our own crews.
Buckshot General Contracting is a family-owned exterior contractor (since 1979), headquartered at 621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5, Madison, WI 53704, and licensed across 24 states. Star ratings and review counts reflect Buckshot customers companywide across our service area, not a single project type. Siding material suitability, profiles, finish, scope, and cost vary by home and are provided in a written estimate after an on-site assessment; characteristics described are general to cedar and natural wood siding and not a guarantee for a specific project. Natural wood requires ongoing maintenance, including periodic cleaning and re-staining or re-sealing, to perform and last as intended. Insurance coverage and claim approval are determined by your insurer. Estimates are free with no obligation. Family-Owned Since 1979.