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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.
Explore service →New Build Cedar Protection
Protect new cedar from the start with a finish system suited to exposure, design and tone.
Explore service →Maintenance Re-coating
Planned inspection, cleaning, and recoating recommendations based on the timber and coating condition.
Explore service →Decks, Fences, Cladding & Exterior Timber Care
Specialist exterior timber care for decks, fences, screens, cladding and outdoor structures.
Explore service →CEDAR RESTORATION
Restore weathered cedar without losing its natural character.
Cedar can lose tone and protection quickly in harsh conditions. Restoration is about controlled preparation, careful product choice, and bringing the timber back to a finish that suits the home.
What’s included
- Detailed inspection of the timber condition
- Cleaning and preparation plan
- Restoration approach matched to the timber
- Selected re-coating system
- Clear aftercare recommendations
Best for
- Greyed, sunburnt, or uneven cedar
- Homes needing a visual reset before re-coating
- Cedar that has been neglected or inconsistently maintained
NEW BUILD CEDAR PROTECTION
Protect new cedar before the alpine climate gets to it.
New cedar deserves a controlled finish from the beginning. We help builders and homeowners protect fresh timber with a staining system suited to the exposure, design, and desired look.
What’s included
- Early-stage finish planning
- Product and tone recommendations
- On-site or staged application planning
- Detailing around edges, junctions, and exposed faces
- Maintenance pathway after completion
Best for
- Architectural new builds
- Cedar cladding, screens, soffits, and exterior details
- Builders wanting a reliable specialist finish
New Build Cedar Protection
MAINTENANCE RE-COATING
Keep cedar protected with planned maintenance, not guesswork.
Maintenance timing should be guided by exposure, design, surface condition, the existing coating, and customer expectations.
What’s included
- Condition-led checks
- Cleaning and preparation
- Re-coating where required
- Priority areas identified before they fail
- Clear records and next-step recommendations
Best for
- Existing cedar homes needing ongoing care
- Holiday homes and investment properties
- Homeowners wanting a maintenance plan rather than one-off repairs
Maintenance Re-coating
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.
What’s included
- Exterior timber condition assessment
- Cleaning and preparation
- Stain, oil, or coating recommendations
- Application matched to the agreed product instructions
- Maintenance advice for ongoing care
Best for
- Decks, fences, screens, and outdoor timber structures
- Homes with mixed exterior timber materials
- Clients wanting a coordinated approach across the property
Decks, Fences, Cladding & Exterior Timber Care
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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