Exterior Siding Used In Early Housing Construction

Block stone and aluminum siding comprised a total of 22 percent.

Exterior siding used in early housing construction.

Wood a close second at 30 percent. In the 1950 s and 60 s began to overtake aluminum siding for building exterior wall coverings in the 1970 s and by the 1980 s was the dominant exterior siding material on residential structures in the u s. Pvc based vinyl siding was introduced in the u s. It was used on a limited basis mainly because it was susceptible to water penetration and rust.

Steel and aluminum siding steel siding formed and joined to resemble clapboard was patented as early as 1903. Brick dropped to 28 percent and block stone vinyl and aluminum siding to 17 percent. Board and batten or board and batten is a vertical siding that often is used to give a building like a church the perception of being higher than it actually is. It started out as a basic siding choice made by a plastics manufacturer.

In small houses like the one shown here the vertical siding is just one of the methods that architect cathy schwabe uses to give this 840 square foot cottage a big look. 1973 brick was the exterior veneer on 35 percent of new home construction. Siding gives you a great way to add color and definition to your house. Very similar to plaster stucco is created from a mixture of lime sand and cement.

Asphalt building siding became a popular building renovation alternative to painting weathered or rotted wood clapboard or wood shingle siding as early as the 1930 s becoming popular in the 1940 s and the 1950 s in north america where it was used both for low cost housing and for covering the deteriorated exterior walls of older homes. As america moved into the 1900s notable change began happening on the home construction and architectural scenes. Indiana machinist frank hoess corrected this problem by creating interlocking flanges on the top and bottom of siding panels. There are lots of options these days to help you create the perfect façade and you want to choose carefully.

Vinyl siding started being produced in the 1950 s for regular home building and remodeling. Stucco the traditional spanish building material is a great option for the exterior siding of your home if you prefer a unique style. Plywood siding is an all wood exterior grade panel. For both new construction and for remodeling.

1980 wood took over the top spot at 42 percent. It is ideal for siding applications from new home construction utility buildings planters dog houses and other remodeling or do it yourself projects. Plywood siding features a rough sawn textured face for a beautiful rustic appearance. It plywood siding is an all wood exterior grade panel.

While aesthetics are always important you also want to consider the material s durability ability to resist water ease of installation and versatility.