Exterior Home Siding Ideas

Wood siding comes in clapboard also known as lap or bevel siding as well as shakes and shingles.

Exterior home siding ideas.

See more ideas about house siding house exterior house. It is made by resawing a board at an angle to create two pieces that are thicker on one edge than on the other. The light architectural panels on the upper portion of the house contrast nicely the warm colored wood look siding installed below. Clapboard siding uses planks of wood installed horizontally with an upper piece that overlaps the lower piece.

Regardless of what you ultimately choose you can take pride in the knowledge that your home will gain in value and new aesthetic appeal. Two tone siding has long been a popular way to complete a home s facade. Western red cedar and redwood woods known for being attractive and durable are considered the best choices. Bevel also called clapboard or lap siding is one of the oldest forms of exterior siding used on homes.

This exterior takes it to a new level mixing not only two colors but also two styles of siding as well. Pine spruce cypress and douglas fir are the favorite wood choices for this siding because of their longevity and price.