Q: We are negotiating to buy a house with cedar siding. It has a fairly new paint job, but the paint is peeling badly. What’s the best way to remove the peeling paint? The siding appears to be in good ...

Highlights Most cedar siding costs average $13,000, but homeowners can expect to spend between $8,000 and $45,000. The home size, type and grade of wood, style of siding, labor fees, existing siding ...

Dear Angie: What's involved in maintaining the cedar shakes that cover my home's exterior? I've been told they should be treated every five years. What's the process and cost? -- Lynn R., Long Beach ...

• The siding has lower installation costs and is low maintenance. Cons of Wood Composite • Despite resistance to moisture, in certain humid climates, engineered wood can be susceptible to absorbing ...

Q: We are negotiating to buy a house with cedar siding. It has a fairly new paint job, but the paint is peeling badly. What's the best way to remove the peeling paint? The siding appears to be in good ...