Can you use a rotary sander on cedar shake singles to remove old paint?

Question

The grain on the shingles on my house runs vertically. Would it damage them to use a sander?

Answer 1

you would be better off getting a paint stripper that goes onto your drill. and you may want to try to pressure wash first to get the already loose stuff off first

Answer 2

You might to use an orbital sander.  You can go any direction with one of these.  My question to you is why are you using a sander on your siding?  You will be spending a fortune on sand paper.  A scraper will be enough to remove any loose stuff.  Spot prime with and alkyd primer to bare cedar, top coat with an acrylic or latex product.  Stay away from using a power washer, you will only be adding more moisture into the wood and that is not good.  good luck.

Answer 3

No and what you are doing is slow and impractical

replace the shingles with new and be done with it

they only cost 50$ a bundle