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    rpie00 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 9, 2007, 06:13 AM
    Repainting ceder siding
    I have painted ceder siding shakes on my house. I am in the process of prepping it to repaint.
    Is is OK to put some caulking in between the shakes that have wheathered/shrunk and now have a gap? If so, what kind.
    Also should I prime the areas where a scraped off some old paint prior to repainting?
    Thanks
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    Aug 9, 2007, 06:34 AM
    Cedar shakes expand and contract quite a bit with moisture and temp. The cracks between them should be OK, caulk will just fall out. If the under course of shakes is still making a good seal I'd leave it with just fresh primer and paint. Really weathered shakes should be replaced. Zinsser makes some pretty good primers. Primer Sealers from Zinsser - drywall primer, exterior paint primer
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    Aug 9, 2007, 02:03 PM
    I Agree, If The Shakes Are Damaged Underneath Just Replace Them, I Wouldn't Use Any Caulk On These
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