Project - White Cedar Shingle Siding Installation in Bourne, MA

There’s a reason white cedar shingles have been the siding of choice on Cape Cod for over a century — and this Bourne home is a perfect example of why. At 1,100–1,200 sq ft of coverage across two full elevations, we installed natural white cedar shingles that bring an immediate warmth and authenticity that no synthetic material can replicate.

Fresh out of install, the cedar shows that characteristic honey-blonde tone. Over the years it will silver naturally into the classic driftwood gray you see on older Cape homes throughout the region — no staining, no painting required. That aging process is part of the appeal, and it’s exactly what the homeowner was after.

Both elevations show tight, consistent coursing from foundation to roofline. White trim was installed clean on every window surround and corner board, which frames the natural cedar beautifully. The adjacent section of older weathered cedar visible in one of the photos tells the story on its own — you can see exactly where the new siding ends and the aged original begins, and the contrast makes clear how much life a fresh install brings back to a home.

At $15,000–$17,000 for the full scope, this is one of the most timeless investments a Cape Cod homeowner can make.