Western red cedar and redwood woods known for being attractive and durable are considered the best choices.
Best siding for house on wooded lot.
Wood shake and shingle siding is available too but at a significantly higher cost for materials and installation.
Certain attributes can enhance the appearance and durability of siding.
The best vinyl siding has a double layer mounting hem which provides stronger attachment and better.
But its affordability and low maintenance make it a practical option for homes around the country.
More uniform in appearance but thinner than shakes shingles give you a smooth and consistent look.
Aluminum siding has long been popular with coastal homeowners for its rust resistance.
Clapboard siding uses planks of wood installed horizontally with an upper piece that overlaps the lower piece.
Composed from sand cement and cellulose fibres this is a good choice for an all purpose siding.
It s resistant to salt air and humidity so if you re along the coast a.
Fiber cement siding is made of cement but can resemble wood clapboards or cedar siding giving you the strength of the former and the curb appeal of the latter says david businelli ra aia president of studio 16 architecture in new york.
The siding of your home needs to look good and perform well over many years.
There are many wood siding producers most of them local or regional.
Historically however monte notes that vinyl has gotten a bad rap.
Wood siding options include traditional clapboard in various widths from about 3 to 12 vertical board batten and wood shingle siding.
Vinyl siding continues to be the number 1 siding material installed on homes across the us and canada.
In its early days it was seen as just a cheap siding alternative he says.