Siding & Stone Veneer

Types of House Siding to Consider When Upgrading Your Home

Siding and Veneer Options

Whether you’re installing house siding for the first time or replacing existing siding that’s aged beyond usefulness, you’ll find the materials you need at Lowe’s. There are several types of house siding available from trusted brands, including James Hardie and LP SmartSide. You’ll also find inspiration and helpful advice to ensure you choose the right siding for your home.

Siding Types

When shopping for house siding, you’ll want to consider the different types available. Vinyl siding is a popular choice for homeowners who are looking for a budget-friendly option that requires little maintenance. For example, painting vinyl siding isn’t necessary. Vinyl siding panels come in different colors and finishes, so you can customize the final product. Board and batten siding is unique in that it gives a vertical appearance rather than the traditional horizontal installation.

Wood siding tends to be popular because of its natural look. With natural wood options, like red cedar, white cedar, Douglas fir and plywood, you can design the home exterior of your dreams. Browse wood siding panels to find the right look for your home. Alternatives to wood siding include engineered wood siding and composite siding. Both types are designed to resemble the look of wood but are more durable and require less maintenance than traditional wood siding. Composite wood siding can last up to 50 years, making it an option with true staying power. 

Other types of siding offer you different benefits. Fiber cement siding, for example, is fire-resistant and tends to last 30 to 50 years, which is generally longer than vinyl or wood siding. Complete your cement-fiber-siding look with trim pieces and touch-up kits for maintenance. If you want a lodge or ranch look for your home, try fiber cement cedar shake siding. Fiber cement panels can also give your home the look of stucco siding.

Veneer Types

Adding stone masonry to the exterior of your home can provide an elegant look and increase your home’s value. Stone veneer siding is available as natural stone or manufactured stone. Aside from appearance, your main considerations with stone siding will likely be cost and durability. Stone tends to be pricier than brick but will give you a greater range of options and can last more than 100 years. Both types are weather-resistant and should last for decades.

Siding Project Tools and Materials

If you’re installing siding yourself, you’ll need to have the right siding tools and materials on hand. These include siding cutters and siding gauges or nail guns and staplers. If you start from scratch, your project may require house wrap, plywood, fascia board, skirting and mounting blocks. You’ll also need to select trim and trim coil to match the type of siding you’re installing.

To do your siding project correctly, be sure to equip yourself with siding nails and caulk or construction adhesive, as well. Of course, you’ll also need the basics, including a ladder.

Siding Cost and Installation

To estimate vinyl siding prices or other siding options, you’ll need to consider material quality, material style, the size of your home, the complexity of the project, and whether you’re installing the siding yourself or hiring a professional. If you want to tackle your home’s siding project yourself, be sure to research first so you can take on the task with confidence.

Need new siding but don’t have time to do it yourself? Count on Lowe’s for wood, vinyl and fiber cement siding installation. Start with a free consultation and get professional installation tailored to your home.