When I first saw it, I thought, "This is dark. And red!"But I was used to the light natural color of pine siding, a color that I knew would not stand the test of time. And I had agreed, even enthusiatically, to the choice of California Rustic.
It's growing on me. I know we made the right choice, and it looks great with the blue roof, but I just have to bid farewell to "natural aging pine".
I've seen that color before. I think it was in Arches National Park in Utah, late January 21 years ago, the rocks were that color and the sky was just that blue. I'll scan and post a photo for comparison, when I dig that album out of storage.
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Beautiful and classic! Yes, it's best to have some pigment in there to protect the wood from UV light.
Mojoman- our carpenter said opaque stain lasts a lot longer than translucent. Since we had some weathered graying boards and some newer boards, it seemed to be the only viable choice. And I remember staining the cabin we're living in now with translucent stain, and the wood has darkened under it over the years. I wonder about how all these opulent lake homes I see, with the translucent cedar color half log siding, will look ten years from now.
Love that color Deb!
Great choice of color. You can even find it in a snow bank.
I think it looks great, Deb!
Deb- I think the color is FANTANSTIC!! I'm so excited for you that your new home is becoming a reality.
Hey mom just to let you know the plans with brittany were canceled so yup and i like the pic op the house
Oh i told dad to
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