Best Looking Siding For House

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Best looking siding for house.

Although wood shingles and clapboard offer traditional charm they re very expensive wood clapboard is less expensive than shingles but still costs more than vinyl or fiber cement. Less than two decades ago aluminum siding was the most popular. With the many ways that you can use house siding to complete your home or business you ll have no trouble finding something that s just right. The siding is custom fit to the exact measurements of your house.

Wood works well in combination with stone and faux stone. The best vinyl siding has a double layer mounting hem which provides for a stronger attachment than a single layer hem does. Whether you use cedar look shingles or traditional lap siding you ll have no trouble completing your home s facade with beautiful durable fiber cement siding. This is the siding of choice for purists though not recommended in dry areas prone to wildfire.

Natural wood siding is ideal for homeowners who want the look texture and aroma the wood offers and are willing to give it the maintenance it needs. Aluminum time tested budget friendly. Seamless steel siding is very strong and resists shrinking and bulging when the temperatures change. To create a smoother look consider using 16 foot long or longer panels.

Vinyl siding continues to be the number 1 siding material installed on homes. You can purchase steel siding with a wood look texture. 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. Available in a range of styles and textures factory painting or finishes are highly recommended.

This limits the number of seams on your unbroken walls.