Wood Siding Alternatives

If you are going to be staining or painting horizontal siding then pine is a good wood to consider as it is easy to finish and will look great.

Wood siding alternatives.

For homeowners that want those classic looks that wood can bring but without the maintenance and durability issues there is an alternative fiber cement siding. Before settling on a wood species and grade ask your builder about rot resistance splitting checking and cupping. Wood siding comes in clapboard also known as lap or bevel siding as well as shakes and shingles. For example fiber cement siding is much heavier than traditional siding options and needs some moisture.

Like all siding materials some of these low cost alternatives have drawbacks. We d probably suggest something like vinyl or fiber cement. While you can choose from a variety of wood siding options pine spruce fir. Western red cedar and redwood woods known for being attractive and durable are considered the best choices.

Fiber cement siding comes closest to duplicating the look of natural wood siding without some of the potential issues. Clapboard siding uses planks of wood installed horizontally with an upper piece that overlaps the lower piece. However that may come at its own price. Wood siding and pvc siding are also good options that our team can provide installation and replacement service for.