Find the Perfect Wood Siding for Your Home at Lowe’s
Siding does a lot for your home. It increases curb appeal, raises resale value and improves the overall look of your home’s exterior. IIf you’re in the market to replace or upgrade your home’s siding, consider wood siding. Various wooden siding types offer a beautiful classic look, making exterior wood siding a durable option that can last for years if properly cared for. But before you purchase, familiarize yourself with the wood siding types —including shake, shingle, lap, board and batten and more — so you choose the style best suited to your vision. Each type offers their own appealing characteristics.
Wood Siding Panels
Since there are a number of types of wooden siding, you can choose the right one that complements your home and adds to its curb appeal. Clapboard siding, also called lap siding, beveled siding or weatherboard, is the most popular siding in North America. The flat, long, thin wedge-shaped boards are designed to be installed horizontally and overlap. The thin overlapping boards expand and contract in various weather conditions and prevents moisture from settling in between the boards. Shiplap siding is also installed horizontally and designed to overlap. With shiplap, the top and bottom grooves allows the boards to fit together for a smooth look. Another option is board and batten which gives a nod to historical style with its architectural detail.
Some wood siding can be painted or stained, giving you more ways to customize your home’s façade with siding colors, When you install vertical wood siding, it adds visual depth and height.
Looking for something a little more cost effective than traditional wood siding? Engineered wood siding, like LP SmartSide, offers a covering that’s strong and easier to maintain while still giving you the natural wood siding look you want.
Wood Siding Shingles
There are a variety of shingles styles that can be used for siding. Shingles have clean cut edges and lend an elegant appearance to a home. If you’re looking for a more rustic look, cedar shakes, which are thicker and have more texture than regular shingles, may be a good option. Cedar shakes are durable and resist termites and other insects, making them an excellent choice for siding. As with shingles, shakes work as an accent or whole-house siding. Unlike shakes, shingles have a smooth, uniform appearance.
Wood Siding Trim
Choose the best wood trim to protect the beautiful wood siding. Adding wood siding trim around window frames, doors, overhangs, etc. not only enhances the beauty of your wood siding, it also protects the wood from moisture. Wood siding trim is the finishing touch your wood siding needs to give it a more natural, polished look.
Whatever style you choose for your upgrade, shop at Lowe’s to find the best wood siding and accessories to beautifully refresh your home exterior.
