This is one of my favorite construction phases in a true cedar shake sided house. The naturally rich and warm cedar shake is starting to bring identity and life to what was a cold, stiff, skeleton structure of wooden studs and sheathing. Cedar stores an amazing natural antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that are great for breezy ocean front living. If installed and cared for in the right manner, these cedar shakes have been know to last over 100 years. It’s hard to believe that it’s golden bronze color will migrate permanently into an assortment of grey tones due to the weathering. But, its all part of nature and aging, which can be admired of its green & renewable resource that it is.