Yes, painted wood clapboards can last without excessive maintenance! When cedar or redwood clapboard siding is put up correctly, and painted well in the first place, it will last your lifetime. You can get 10-20 years between paint jobs, too. In this video I'll go over all the details you need to think about when siding an entire house or wall with wood. (for repairs, see below)

Vinyl and cement board siding have become popular due to a perception of them being maintenance free. But, painted wood siding looks better and can last even longer if detailed well. For historic houses wood should be the choice anyway. Check out these tips and tricks!

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