Clapboard siding uses planks of wood installed horizontally with an upper piece that overlaps the lower piece.
Best siding for florida homes.
Standard aluminum siding is considered a moderate upgrade from vinyl.
Wood siding comes in a variety of styles.
Vinyl siding is a popular siding choice for many homeowners across the country but it can crack and tear during high winds.
It s a greener choice since most contains recycled material and is more easily recycled than vinyl.
Ask your contractor if the vinyl they use is up to those standards.
Some of its main benefits include.
Exterior siding options for your house.
Natural wood siding 6.
The most common styles include board and batten shakes shingles and clapboards.
Figure on 20 squares and 5 000 to 10 000 in labor for a typical 2 300 square foot house.
Vinyl siding usually costs 1 6 per square foot before installation.
More uniform in appearance but thinner than shakes shingles give you a smooth and consistent look.
Weigh the look you like against upkeep and cost.
Steel siding gives you enhanced durability and stylistic choices with low maintenance.
Traditional stucco is cement combined with water and inert materials such as sand and lime.
Fiber cement siding james hardie 4.
Western red cedar and redwood woods known for being attractive and durable are considered the best choices.
Vinyl siding made of polyvinyl chloride pvc remains a best seller because it is inexpensive long lasting and low maintenance.
Giving a natural warm appearance and timeless beauty builders often choose wood for premium projects.
Kathydewar getty images.
Prices listed are per square 100 square feet.
Pine and cedar siding.
Aluminum and steel siding.
Brick and brick veneer siding.
Top of the line steel will last 40 years.