“Nothing else looks like real cedar. Nothing else asks as much of its owner, either.”
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Wood & Cedar Siding in Vienna, VA
We install wood and cedar siding in Vienna, VA for homeowners who want real grain and are ready to keep up with it. Every board is sealed, flashed, and vented so the finish lasts as long as it can, and we’ll be upfront about the upkeep before you commit.
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Three Ways Cedar Goes on a Wall
Cedar is what we install most, because its natural oils resist rot and insects better than pine.
Clapboard & bevel
The classic horizontal lap. It suits colonials and traditional two-stories.
Shingles & shakes
Texture for gables and cottage-style elevations, and a common accent around Vienna.
Tongue-and-groove
A tight, flush look for vertical or horizontal runs, porch ceilings, and modern accents.
Whatever the style, the wall behind it gets the same treatment. We flash every opening and leave a ventilation gap behind the boards so they can dry from both faces. Moisture trapped against the back of wood is what shortens its life.
Upkeep
The Cedar Maintenance Calendar
Wood needs regular care to hold its finish. This is the schedule we plan with homeowners before a board goes up, so there are no surprises in year four.
Self-check
Five Questions Before You Choose Wood
Mostly yes? Cedar is a good fit. If the recoat question gave you pause, look at fiber cement siding or vinyl siding first. Our vinyl vs. fiber cement comparison covers the low-upkeep trade-offs.
Historic homes
Historic-Style Homes and Windover Heights
Cedar is often the right call when the goal is matching the character of an older or historic-style house. Inside the Town of Vienna, the Windover Heights Historic District in northwest Vienna has its own review. Major exterior changes visible from the street go to the Windover Heights Board of Review, which considers materials, textures, and color and issues a Certificate of Appropriateness.
If your home is in or near a review district, check with the Town of Vienna before you pick materials. We’ll plan the siding scope around what the Town approves.
Source: Town of Vienna, Windover Heights Historic District and Board of Review pages (viennava.gov), checked October 2026.
Not forever
Wood Now, Something Else Later
Choosing cedar today doesn’t lock you in. Moving from wood to vinyl or James Hardie is one of the most common replacements we do. We remove the old boards, inspect and repair the sheathing, and install the new material to spec. See how a full replacement works, or read the signs you need new siding. For a single damaged board, siding repair is usually enough.
Questions
Cedar Owners Ask Us
Does cedar keep bugs away on its own?
Partly. Cedar's oils resist insects better than pine, but the details matter more: sealed boards, a ventilation gap behind them, and mulch and soil kept off the bottom course.
Why do my sunny walls fade first?
UV breaks down the finish. South and west elevations take the most sun, so they often need a recoat years before the shaded side of the house.
Should I choose cedar or pine boards?
For most homes around Vienna, cedar. It resists rot and insects better, which is why it's the wood we install most often.