Vinyl Siding

Applied vertically or horizontally over most wall surfaces to create a neat, fresh look and protect the exterior surfaces of your home

Textured to appear like wood or masonry. It can be made to look like a variety of finishes, such as cedar boards, clapboard, and fish-scale shingles

Wide range of colors

Holds up well in the weather

Doesn�t rot,flake, dent or blister

Scratches do not show up since the color runs completely through it

May become brittle in freezing conditions, and can crack if it is hit sharply when the

weather is cold

Solid Wood Siding

Gives a natural, quality look to your home

Tongue and groove siding can be used to produce smooth, luxurious walls. Log siding can give a house the look and feel of a real log cabin. Western red cedar is known for its lasting beauty, and is a traditional building material of Pacific Northwest Native Americans because of its durable qualities

Wood is an expensive, but beautiful, choice for siding

When properly preserved and protected, lasts for many generations

Redwood, cedar and cypress have natural qualities that protect it from insects and mildew. Weathers naturally in mild climates for a beautiful finish

Other woods should be preserved by regularly restaining and repainting so they don’t crack or split from poor weather, and are protected from rot and insects

Metal Siding

Made of steel or aluminum

Available in a broad range of colors. Deeper and brighter colors are available in metal siding than can be found in vinyl siding

Comes in a variety of textures, including wood look-alikes

Dent- and wind-resistant and needs very little maintenance. Shows scratches when they are deep enough to go through  the color coat

Paint may oxidize, become chalky, and require repainting

If damage occurs, individual panels can be removed and replaced

Fiber Cement Siding

Made of cement, wood fibers and sand

Very durable

Available in a variety of colors and styles

Resistant to termites, rotting and fire

Good choice for homes near the ocean since it holds up well in salt air and winds and in hot, humid climates

Requires painting, but the paint usually lasts for a long time

May be difficult to repair

Engineered Wood and Hardboard Siding

Made of small pieces of wood bonded together with resins

Available in lap and vertical siding

Easy to install

Hardboard is made of pressed wood fibers and is knot- and grain-free

Painted to the color of your choosing

Available in bare, primed or finished form

Chemically treated with insecticides and fungus repellents and stand up well to moisture, mildew and termites

Weather resistant; can tolerate bad weather, harsh sun, as well as abrasion and chemicals

Resistant to splitting and cracking and holds up well under strong wind or hail

Brick and Stone Look-alikes

Adher thin-brick and manufactured stone products to the exterior walls for an appearance of brick or stonework without the maintenance hassles or the expense

Veneers are placed onto walls using mastic or mortar

May be applied over most existing siding material

Provide great insulation for your home as well as protective covering for the exterior

Real brick and stone require occasional masonry work for maintenance, including tuck-pointing

Veneers require relatively little maintenance in comparison. They are very durable and stand up to rot. They weather well, and don’t require painting

Bricks can develop efflorescence, a white powder, that needs to be cleaned

Cracked or crumbling brick or mortar can be easily repaired

Stucco/Synthetic Stucco

Applied onto walls in three coats. The final coat is tinted or painted to add color

Variety of textures, including raked, smooth or swirled. An extra rough finish can be achieved by adding sand or pebbles into the mix

Synthetic stucco, also called Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS), is made from foam plastic insulation and synthetic coating

Made with epoxy creating a resilient finish that resists cracking

If small cracks do appear they can be fixed by replastering

Synthetic stuccos have been known to cause severe water damage to the interior structure of a home. “Water-managed” synthetic stuccos help to solve this problem

If you paint over stucco, it will need to be re-painted at some point

Synthetic stucco won’t crack and is practically maintenance-free