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We look at exposure, age, coating condition, and the finish you want.
CEDR SERVICES
Cedar & exterior timber care in Wānaka.
Five focused services for assessing, staining, restoring and maintaining cedar and exterior timber.
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Five specialist cedar care services.
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Cedar Staining
Preparation and site-applied stain or oil systems for new or previously coated cedar.
Open service →Cedar Restoration
Assess tired, grey, uneven, or weathered cedar and plan preparation before selecting a recoat system.
Open service →New Build Cedar Protection
On-site finish planning for new cedar, coordinated with exposure, design and desired tone.
Open service →Maintenance Re-coating
Planned inspection, cleaning, and recoating recommendations based on the timber and coating condition.
Open service →Decks, Fences, Cladding & Exterior Timber Care
Specialist exterior timber care for decks, fences, screens, cladding and outdoor structures.
Open service →CEDAR STAINING
Plan a stain or oil system around the existing surface and intended appearance.
Assessment begins with the timber condition, existing coating, exposure, intended appearance, and the instructions for the selected product system.
Depending on the project, scope may include
- Timber condition assessment
- Cleaning and surface preparation
- Stain or oil system selection
- On-site application and detailing
- Inspection-led maintenance guidance
Typical enquiries
- New cedar cladding and architectural features
- Previously coated or weathered cedar needing assessment
- Homes exposed to strong sun, lake wind, and alpine conditions
CEDAR RESTORATION
Plan the next step for weathered or uneven cedar.
Options begin with inspection of the condition, existing coating, exposure and intended appearance. Preparation and product-system recommendations remain project-specific.
Depending on the project, scope may include
- Detailed inspection of the timber condition
- Cleaning and preparation plan
- Restoration approach matched to the timber
- Selected re-coating system
- Clear aftercare recommendations
Typical enquiries
- Greyed, sunburnt, or uneven cedar
- Homes needing assessment before re-coating
- Cedar that has been inconsistently maintained
NEW BUILD CEDAR PROTECTION
Plan an on-site finish for new cedar.
Early planning can consider exposure, design, intended appearance, construction sequencing and the instructions for the selected product system.
Depending on the project, scope may include
- Early-stage finish planning
- Product and tone recommendations
- On-site application and sequencing planning
- Detailing around edges, junctions, and exposed faces
- Maintenance pathway after completion
Typical enquiries
- Architectural new builds
- Cedar cladding, screens, soffits, and exterior details
- Builders seeking specialist on-site coating support
MAINTENANCE RE-COATING
Plan cedar maintenance from visible condition, not guesswork.
Maintenance timing should be guided by exposure, design, surface condition, the existing coating, and customer expectations.
Depending on the project, scope may include
- Condition-led checks
- Cleaning and preparation
- Re-coating where supported by the inspection
- Priority areas identified for attention
- Clear records and next-step recommendations
Typical enquiries
- Existing cedar homes needing ongoing care
- Holiday homes and investment properties
- Homeowners considering a maintenance plan
EXTERIOR TIMBER CARE
Decks, fences, cladding and exterior timber care.
CEDR specialises in cedar, but many Wānaka homes also have decks, fences, screens, and exterior timber features that need the same careful preparation and protection.
Depending on the project, scope may include
- Exterior timber condition assessment
- Cleaning and preparation
- Stain, oil, or coating recommendations
- Application matched to the agreed product instructions
- Maintenance advice for ongoing care
Typical enquiries
- Decks, fences, screens, and outdoor timber structures
- Homes with mixed exterior timber materials
- Clients considering a coordinated approach across the property
Process
A careful process built around evidence, preparation, and detail.
Prepare
Cleaning and surface preparation are treated as the foundation of the result.
Protect
We apply the selected system carefully, with attention to edges, joins, and exposed faces.
Maintain
We help you understand when to clean, re-coat, and protect the timber again.
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