Cedar and redwood siding staining in Deerfield, IL (60015)
Deerfield homes from the 1950s and 1960s often wear cedar or redwood siding, and that wood needs fresh stain on a regular cycle. Ranches and split-levels make up much of that housing, with newer two-story homes mixed in around them.
Short answer
Most of our Deerfield work is restaining cedar and redwood siding on 1950s and 1960s ranches and split-levels. Cedar siding stain typically runs $1.95 to $4.40 per square foot, pressure washing $345 to $890 and decks $985 to $2,640. Whether the old coat is semi-transparent or solid, how gray the wood has turned and any rot near the ground decide the final cost.
How often does cedar or redwood siding in Deerfield need new stain?
It depends on the stain and the exposure. Semi-transparent stains wear sooner because there is less pigment to block the sun, while solid stains last longer but hide more of the grain. South and west walls lose color first, and walls tucked under deep eaves can go years longer.
The signs are easy to read: the wood turns gray or silver, rain stops beading on the surface, and the bottom boards near the ground darken. Once you see that, the wood is drying out, and restaining before boards split or cup saves repair work later.
We drive up from Park Ridge by the Edens or the Tri-State, and on the first day we wash and brighten the siding so the stain soaks into clean wood instead of sitting on dirt and mildew.
Ranches, split-levels and newer two-story houses across Deerfield
The 1950s and 1960s ranches and split-levels here were often built with vertical board siding, horizontal cedar lap or redwood, sometimes mixed with brick. Many have been stained for decades, which is good news: stained wood can usually be restained without the heavy scraping a painted house needs.
Trouble shows up where earlier owners switched products. A film-forming stain or paint brushed over a penetrating stain can peel in sheets. In those spots we strip or sand back to bare wood so the new coat can soak in evenly. Houses from this period predate 1978, so any old painted trim we sand is handled lead-safe.
Newer two-story homes in town more often have fiber cement or painted wood trim. Those follow a normal exterior repaint cycle, and we price them as siding painting rather than staining. Around the shops of downtown Deerfield on Deerfield Road and Waukegan Road, we also see storefront trim that needs the same kind of seasonal care.
Stain and exterior work Deerfield homes need
Chosen for aging cedar and redwood, decks and the trim around them.
Cedar Siding Staining
Cedar and redwood siding is washed, brightened and stained in a semi-transparent or solid finish to match what is already there.
Pressure Washing
Low-pressure washing lifts mildew and gray fibers without furring the soft wood, ahead of stain or as yearly upkeep.
Wood Rot Repair
Siding boards and trim near the ground that have softened are cut back and rebuilt before any stain goes on.
Deck Staining & Sealing
Backyard decks on 1950s and 1960s homes are cleaned and restained in the same visit to save a setup day.
Soffit & Fascia Painting
Painted eaves and fascia above stained walls are scraped, primed and recoated so the two finishes meet cleanly.
Fence Staining & Painting
Wood fences and gates are stained on both sides with neighbor yards and plantings protected.
Siding Painting
Fiber cement and painted wood on the newer two-story homes get a wash, spot primer and two finish coats.
Before you restain a Deerfield house
Know what is on the wood
Semi-transparent stain, solid stain and paint each need different prep. If the history is unknown, we test a few spots.
Wash and brighten first
Mildew and gray fibers keep stain from soaking in. Brightener restores the wood tone before staining.
Dry wood only
We wait for boards to dry after washing and after rain, since stain on damp cedar dries blotchy.
Keep stain off the brick
Where siding meets brick or stone, we mask the masonry so stain does not soak into it and leave dark marks.
Questions from Deerfield
Should I choose semi-transparent or solid stain for my Deerfield cedar siding?
Semi-transparent shows the grain but needs recoating sooner. Solid stain hides more of the grain and lasts longer between coats. If the siding already has solid stain, staying with solid is usually the practical choice.
Can redwood siding on a Deerfield ranch be restained after it turns gray?
Usually, yes. We wash and apply a wood brightener to remove the gray fibers and mildew, let the boards dry and then stain. Badly weathered boards may need light sanding first.
What does it cost to restain cedar siding on a Deerfield split-level?
Cedar siding stain typically runs $1.95 to $4.40 per square foot. Height, how much the old stain has failed, the amount of trim and any rot repair near the ground move the price within that range.
Do you stain decks and fences at the same time as Deerfield siding?
We can, and it often saves a setup day. Decks of 300 to 500 square feet typically run $985 to $2,640, and fences $3.20 to $7.45 per linear foot depending on height and whether both sides are done.
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