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I was taught that cedar contains tanic acid and must be given a couple of months to “bleed” before a finish can be applied. I have a client that is upset that I did not back prime the clear cedar siding before installation. Any thoughts on this matter?
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I was taught that cedar contains tanic acid and must be given a couple of months to "bleed" before a finish can be applied. I have a client that is upset that I did not back prime the clear cedar siding before installation. Any thoughts on this matter?