Exterior Home Siding Options

As with cedar shingle siding wood clapboards can be stained rather than painted.

Exterior home siding options.

Modern science has given us many synthetic wood look products and yet solid wood usually cedar pine spruce redwood cypress or douglas fir remain favorite choices for finer homes. The natural beauty and durability of stones like granite and limestone are appealing to homeowners who want a siding that adds texture and visual interest to their exterior. Cedar and redwood are great options as they contain natural rot resistance but they do cost more. Bevel also called clapboard or lap siding is one of the oldest forms of exterior siding used on homes.

Plywood siding features a rough sawn textured face for a beautiful rustic appearance. With periodic care wood siding will outlast vinyl and other pretenders. Plywood siding is an all wood exterior grade panel. Because stone is more expensive than other siding options and can be difficult to add to an existing home concerns about costs should be considered.

Pine spruce cypress and douglas fir are the favorite wood choices for this siding because of their longevity and price.