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Restored cedar cladding at front entry after stain refresh, Wanaka
Weathered cedar cladding at front entry before staining, Wanaka
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Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka

Albert Town
Completed February 2026

Cedar restoration and stain refresh on a modern Wānaka home.

The cedar on this Wānaka home had weathered unevenly, with patchy greying around the entry and the most exposed elevations. The owners wanted to restore a consistent finish without losing the natural character of the timber.

After a full exterior clean and prep, we applied a penetrating stain that soaks into the timber rather than sitting on top — bringing back depth and warmth, and protecting the cladding against the Central Otago climate.

Looking for a similar result in Wanaka and surrounding areas? We also handle exterior painting and cedar restoration. Contact Lakeside Painting for a free quote. If you are based in Albert Town, see our local painters page.

Thanks to Brad for doing such an amazing job on our Wānaka house - the newly stained cedar looks beautiful and the whole house has had a lift. It was very easy to work with Brad as out-of-town home owners. Highly recommended!
SG

Sarah Gunn

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Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka - After 1: Cedar Cladding Restoration Complete Rear View Wanaka
Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka - After 2: Cedar Exterior Stain Refresh Front Entry Wanaka
Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka - After 3: Restored Cedar Cladding Rear Patio Albert Town

Before

Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka - Before 1: Cedar Rear Facade Before Restoration Wanaka
Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka - Before 2: Greying Cedar Cladding Closeup Before Staining Wanaka
Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka - Before 3: Peeling Fascia Timber Damage Before Restoration Wanaka
Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka - Before 4: Weathered Cedar Cladding Entry Before Staining Albert Town
Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka - Before 5: Weathered Cedar Garage Side Before Restoration Albert Town

Process

Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka - Process 1: Applying Cedar Stain Front Exterior Albert Town
Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka - Process 2: Cedar Stain Application Rear Wall Wanaka
Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka - Process 3: Cutting In Window Trims Cedar Exterior Wanaka
Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka - Process 4: Exterior Trim Finishing Cedar Home Albert Town
Cedar Exterior Restoration and Stain Refresh in Wānaka - Process 5: Masking Windows Cedar Exterior Preparation Wanaka

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