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If you wish to make a dramatic and fast change to the appearance of your home, all you need is a change in the siding installation or repair work. Select from low-maintenance vinyl siding or the rustic appeal that comes with cedar shakes; there’s always a material that will work well with the styling of your home.

Listed below are some examples of house siding that remain popular nationwide, as well as a few ideas to help you determine what the best choice is for you.

Cedar Shingle Siding

Shingles made from cedar wood, or “shakes,” make for a classic American siding material for homes, and they blend very well with waterfronts and wooded landscapes. Made from natural cedar, these shingles are generally stained gray, brown, or some alternative earthy color. Shakes afford a natural appearance of real wood, while they require less upkeep than wood clapboard.

Wood Clapboard Siding

Though there are many synthetic wood products available these days, solid woods such as pine, cedar, cypress, redwood, and spruce, still remain top of the tree with respect to the choice of siding for fine homes. Together with occasional painting or staining, wood siding will outlast the likes of vinyl siding.

Fiber Cement Siding

This siding can come with the appearance of stucco, masonry, or wood. It is a durable and natural-looking material that provides a low-cost alternative to that of wood. Fiber cement siding is fireproof, termite-proof, and also strong, while the warranty can last for as long as 50 years.

Seamless Steel Siding

Siding manufactured using seamless steel is particularly strong while it resists bulging and shrinking which can occur when temperatures change. With steel siding you can recreate a texture that is wood-like. Or, for a more modernized appearance, corrugated steel with its industrial look is popular today.

Vinyl Siding

This type of siding is manufactured using PVC plastic. Quite unlike wood siding, vinyl does not flake or rot, while it is less costly to buy and also to install than are many alternative siding materials. Nevertheless, even the premium vinyl siding can split, crack, or, given a few years, may begin to look rather dull.

Keep in mind that vinyl produces byproducts that are hazardous, and when burned, it releases toxic chemicals.

Aluminum Siding

Siding made from aluminum is regarded by many as being outdated, though some builders still provide this as a valid alternative to that of vinyl. Aluminum siding is relatively durable and easy to maintain, while it can fade and dent, but it will not crack in the same way that vinyl can. Furthermore, aluminum is fireproof, though it is generally not harmful to the environment or to your health.