Nothing looks quite like real wood.
Cedar and natural wood give a home warmth and character no synthetic can fully copy. It is a premium material that rewards a little upkeep, and with wood, the layer you cannot see decides everything. We install over a proper moisture barrier, finish and seal it, all with our own crews.
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Pick the look that fits your home.
Three classic cedar profiles, three very different characters. Tap one to see where it shines.
Clapboard & bevel
$6–$12 / sq ft installed
The look
The classic horizontal lap, overlapping boards that shed water and read clean and traditional.
Best on
Traditional and Colonial homes.
Good to know
The most familiar cedar look and the easiest to install, so it is often the most economical profile.
Shingles & shakes
$6–$16 / sq ft installed
The look
Sawn shingles or hand-split shakes bring real texture and depth to the wall.
Best on
Cottage, Cape Cod and Craftsman homes.
Good to know
Shingles are smooth and uniform; shakes are thicker, rugged and varied, and cost a bit more for the extra labor.
Board & batten
$7–$14 / sq ft installed
The look
Wide vertical boards with narrow battens over the seams, for strong vertical lines.
Best on
Modern-farmhouse and contemporary homes.
Good to know
The look of the moment, tall, clean and architectural, and a striking way to modernize a facade.
Warmth a synthetic cannot fake.
Real wood earns its place at the premium end of siding. Here is what you are paying for.
Cedar and natural wood give a home a warmth and character that no synthetic material can fully copy, the whole reason people choose it.
Cedar natural grain takes stain beautifully, so you can dial in the exact tone you want, from a light natural to a deep, rich finish.
Nothing lifts a facade quite like real wood. It reads as quality from the street and adds genuine character to the whole home.
Wood is a real material we can shape, trim and adapt to your home details, not a mold everyone else is using too.
From Colonial clapboard to modern board-and-batten, cedar suits almost any architecture and never looks dated.
Wood needs periodic care, but kept on a simple cleaning-and-sealing schedule, cedar can look beautiful and last for decades.
A straight answer on price.
Natural wood is a premium material, and a single online number would mislead. Here are honest guide ranges by profile. Your itemized number comes after a free on-site look.
$6–$12per sq ft installedThe classic horizontal lap and the easiest to install, usually the most economical cedar profile.
$6–$16per sq ft installedSawn shingles or split shakes for depth and character. Shakes cost a bit more for the extra thickness and labor.
$7–$14per sq ft installedBold vertical boards and battens for a modern-farmhouse look. Roughly $10k–$27k for a typical 2,000 sq ft home.
Plan on a simple upkeep rhythm: a low-pressure cleaning every 2–4 years and re-staining or re-sealing every 3–5 years. Your free on-site estimate is itemized → so you see exactly what drives the price: species, profile, finish, size and prep.
You may not need all-new siding.
Wood can often be saved. We will tell you honestly which of these your home actually needs.
When the damage or rot is localized, we replace just the affected boards and blend them in, no need to redo the whole wall.
If the wood is weathered but still sound, a proper cleaning and a fresh stain or seal can bring the whole facade back to life for far less.
When rot is widespread or the siding has simply reached the end of its life, a full replacement is the honest, lasting fix, done right from the barrier out.
We only recommend a full replacement when it is truly the right call. If a repair or refinish will get you there, we will say so.
Is real cedar right for you?
Cedar is beautiful, but it is not for everyone. Here is the straight version, no pressure either way.
The look is worth it
- You want a look no synthetic can truly match
- You love natural wood grain and character
- You are happy to keep it on a maintenance schedule
- Authenticity matters more to you than low upkeep
Less maintenance wins
- You would rather not re-stain every few years
- An engineered-wood or fiber-cement look would do
- Time or budget for upkeep is tight
- Lowest long-term maintenance is the priority
Want the wood look with less upkeep? We also install insulated vinyl and aluminum and steel siding. We will show you the honest trade-offs at your free estimate.
With wood, the layer you cannot see decides everything.
Beautiful cedar over a bad wall still rots. In a freeze-thaw climate, water that gets behind the wood is what does the damage, so we put down a proper moisture barrier first, then the wood, then finish and seal it, all with our own crews. That hidden layer is the difference between siding that lasts decades and siding that fails. GAF Master Elite, FORTIFIED-trained, BBB A+, family-owned since 1979.
From bare wall to finished cedar.
Four steps, and the boring one in the middle is the one that makes it last.
A free on-site look at your walls and prep, and a written, itemized number so you see exactly what drives the price.
A proper weather-resistive barrier goes on before any wood, the hidden layer that keeps water out and the wall dry.
Your chosen profile set true and tight, with clean trim and flashing around windows, doors and corners.
The cedar finished and sealed against sun and moisture, plus a simple upkeep plan so it lasts for decades.
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Cedar and wood, answered.
How much maintenance does cedar siding need?
Wood is a natural material, so it needs periodic care: a low-pressure cleaning every 2–4 years, and re-staining or re-sealing roughly every 3–5 years to protect it from sun and moisture. Kept on that schedule, cedar can look beautiful and last for decades.
What does cedar and wood siding cost?
It is a premium material, so the cost depends on the species, profile, finish, and your home size and prep. A single number online would mislead. As a guide it runs about $6–$16 per sq ft installed, or roughly $10,000–$27,000 for a typical 2,000 sq ft home. We give you a written, itemized number after a free on-site look.
What profiles can I choose from?
Three main looks: clapboard and bevel (classic horizontal lap, for traditional homes), shingles and shakes (texture and depth, for cottage and Craftsman homes), and board and batten (vertical boards and battens, for a modern-farmhouse look). We help you match the profile to your home.
Does cedar hold up in Wisconsin and Iowa winters?
Yes, with the right install. In a freeze-thaw climate, water that gets behind the wood is what causes rot, so the layer you cannot see decides everything. We put down a proper moisture barrier first, then the wood, finished and sealed, so it sheds water and lasts.
Can you repair or refinish my existing wood siding?
Often, yes. If the rot is localized, we repair or replace just the affected boards. If the wood is weathered but sound, a cleaning and re-stain or re-seal can bring it back. We only recommend a full replacement when rot is widespread or the siding has reached the end of its life.
Are your estimates free?
Yes. Our cedar and wood siding estimates are free, on-site, and come with no obligation, and we itemize the number so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Cedar and wood siding across southern Wisconsin.
Two offices, our Madison, WI headquarters and our Brodhead, WI office, serving homeowners across Dane and Milwaukee counties and into southern Iowa.
Madison, WI Office
621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5
Madison, WI 53704
Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM · 24/7 Storm Line
Brodhead, WI Office
17312 W Hafeman Rd
Brodhead, WI 53520
Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM · 24/7 Storm Line
Real wood, installed to last.
Cedar in clapboard, shake or board-and-batten, the warmth and character no synthetic can copy, installed over a proper moisture barrier and sealed by our own crews. We will help you pick the profile, tell you honestly whether to repair or replace, and give you an itemized number. No pressure, no oversell.
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