Can this cedar siding be saved?

[imbabci2 14]

I have 30 year old oil stained cedar lap siding on my home. It has blackish spots, looking a bit like mildew, on many areas. Many of the nails are popping out. Many knot holes are missing. it appears very dried out. There is also some edge curling on the sunny sides of the house.

I've been told by a friend that cedar can be saved: bleach it, caulk the bad areas, then apply a couple coats of stain.

Would anybody care to comment?

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Photos.....would help.

Beth

[RPetry 564]

Clean it well. Sodium percarbonate and/or 3% bleach and a touch of soap. Brighten /neutralize with citric or oxalic acid. Allow to dry. Apply as much paraffinic oil stain as the cedar will take. At least two apps.

[YVPW 20]

Pretty much all exterior wood can be restored. Once we see the pictures then we can go from there.