Wood Siding For A Durable Home
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Aja Klenna
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Published on 03/14/2010
If you are thinking about adding wood siding to your house there are many different options that you can pick As a house cover, wood siding is a sensible choice, and it is also attractive
If you are thinking about adding wood siding to your house there are many different options that you can pick. As a house cover, wood siding is a sensible choice, and it is also attractive. There are several things that you may want to think about before you begin your project so that you make sure to pick the most appropriate product for your particular situation. Not only do different types of siding look different, but they also may install differently.
Plywood
Aside from being quite hardy, plywood siding is very easily maintained. It can last for thirty years and it is easy to install. When you install plywood siding it also offers additional structural support on any wall that it is installed on. While there is a huge variety of patterns and textures from which to choose, it is most commonly made from western red cedar, redwood or pine.
Clapboard
Typically made from ponderosa pine or Douglas fir, clapboard planks overlap horizontally on the exterior of a house. It is very adaptable, and it fits into almost any style of home. You may also find clapboard made from redwood and cedar.
Tongue and Groove
Another popular type of wood siding is tongue and groove siding where one piece slides onto another piece and locks in place. Also versatile, this siding choice is very attractive. It can be installed in any direction on the home’s exterior, and it comes in a rough finish or a smooth finish. So depending on the look that you are going for, you can find a finish and pattern that will work for your project. Since there is so much variety with this siding, you can find it in teak, cedar and pine among others.
Shakes and Shingles
For a coastal look, shakes and shingles are very attractive and versatile, and they work on many styles of homes. Usually they are made from cedar to be insect resistant and sturdy. They are labor intensive to install, but the finished product is rustic elegance. They come in different grades, so depending on the harshness of your weather conditions they can last up to forty years.
Hardboard
A composite product, hardboard is pressed into sheets from wood chips. It is cheaper than solid wood, and it is still quite durable. However, you have to make sure that all joints are perfectly sealed, and you cannot get it within six inches of the ground. You need to protect it from getting moisture inside its core, because that will cause damage. It comes in a variety of textures and styles and is a great choice when you are on a budget.
Vertical Siding
For a rustic appearance vertical siding works perfectly. Used on farm structures or barns, the boards are placed vertically, and they run the length of the wall. Sometimes vertical siding is tongue and groove, and sometimes it is butt joined. Finished in a board and batten style by nailing a full strip of wood over the joint, vertical siding is perfect for any rustic application.
Plywood
Aside from being quite hardy, plywood siding is very easily maintained. It can last for thirty years and it is easy to install. When you install plywood siding it also offers additional structural support on any wall that it is installed on. While there is a huge variety of patterns and textures from which to choose, it is most commonly made from western red cedar, redwood or pine.
Clapboard
Typically made from ponderosa pine or Douglas fir, clapboard planks overlap horizontally on the exterior of a house. It is very adaptable, and it fits into almost any style of home. You may also find clapboard made from redwood and cedar.
Tongue and Groove
Another popular type of wood siding is tongue and groove siding where one piece slides onto another piece and locks in place. Also versatile, this siding choice is very attractive. It can be installed in any direction on the home’s exterior, and it comes in a rough finish or a smooth finish. So depending on the look that you are going for, you can find a finish and pattern that will work for your project. Since there is so much variety with this siding, you can find it in teak, cedar and pine among others.
Shakes and Shingles
For a coastal look, shakes and shingles are very attractive and versatile, and they work on many styles of homes. Usually they are made from cedar to be insect resistant and sturdy. They are labor intensive to install, but the finished product is rustic elegance. They come in different grades, so depending on the harshness of your weather conditions they can last up to forty years.
Hardboard
A composite product, hardboard is pressed into sheets from wood chips. It is cheaper than solid wood, and it is still quite durable. However, you have to make sure that all joints are perfectly sealed, and you cannot get it within six inches of the ground. You need to protect it from getting moisture inside its core, because that will cause damage. It comes in a variety of textures and styles and is a great choice when you are on a budget.
Vertical Siding
For a rustic appearance vertical siding works perfectly. Used on farm structures or barns, the boards are placed vertically, and they run the length of the wall. Sometimes vertical siding is tongue and groove, and sometimes it is butt joined. Finished in a board and batten style by nailing a full strip of wood over the joint, vertical siding is perfect for any rustic application.