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Default Life Expectancy of Cedar Siding?


"Paul Rouse" wrote in message
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I am building a new house (Mid-West - Near Chicago) and I am

trying to
decide between natural cedar clapboard (primed and painted) or

a
synthetic such as primed and painted cement fiber board (i.e.,

Hardi
Board). My builder is strongly discouraging me from deciding

on
natural cedar. I have also asked all of the building suppliers

in the
area about natural cedar - they all look at me like i am crazy

to want
to use natural cedar. The collective opinion is that natural

cedar
will only look good for 5 to 10 years (regardless of paint

job).
After 5 to 10 years, they claim that the cedar will show

serious signs
of decay.

Is this an accurate description considering the cold winter

climate?
I am concerned that they are pushing me towards a solution that

may
have a higher profit margin (or some other motive).

What kind of life expectancy should one expect from natural

cedar?

My house in seattle was was built in 1926 and the cedar is in
fine shape.

Bob