I would recommend you to sand the wood surface first.  Then apply pre-stain wood conditioner and after that dries apply the stain itself.   In the end apply a couple coats of protective finish.

I’d pick vinyl or fiberglass.  Good look and low – maintenance…

You might also need marking tools and spirit levels.

nails are definitely cheaper

Then you should call the pro cause some type of mold could be very toxic.

Just follow instructions thoroughly.

I’ve tried Daconil Ultrex and Daconil 2787. Either one seemed to work well for me.

That’s probably Rhizosphaera needle cast. Try to spray your tree with a fungicide.

you can also use gasoline for oil based paint

Thank you! I’ve got so many options to choose from…  🙂

Thanks! I’ll keep that in mind.

that’s soft brown initially,  it turns slowly into yellow and then into brownish color again. From inside it just looks as a diffused natural light. My mother-in-law really enjoys that!

Lana, have you heard of fiberglass glazing?

It’s very strong and long lasting.

that’s really interesting!

metal cutting saws, such as hacksaw, will work for cutting thick metal sheets

Our neighbors used cement fiberboard for their home exterior which looks like a wood but costs much cheaper.

Thank you guys! I think I won’t go with Icynene for sure

good point!

thank you for your idea Jeff!