You’ve decided to install new siding on your house, but haven’t yet determined the pattern. Maybe you’ve driven through your neighborhood to see the aesthetic of other homeowners. Do you know exactly what you’re looking at, aside from siding panels of different shapes and sizes? Whether you’ve already contacted siding contractors for quotes, you should know the specifics of the different siding patterns. The three main patterns are horizontal siding, vertical siding, and shingle siding.
Horizontal Siding Horizontal siding is one of the most popular siding patterns in America because of its timely appearance, and its ability to elongate houses. It involves layering horizontal panels of siding on top of each other for a sloping effect that lets water wick down. Another method of laying horizontal siding is installing them side-by-side to create grooves in the pattern. You can’t go wrong with horizontal siding due to its popularity and suitability for all house styles. It’s a go-to pattern for fitting into most American neighborhoods, but you can still personalize your house by selecting different or trending materials and colors—or even mixing siding patterns. Vertical Siding Vertical siding isn’t as commonly used as horizontal siding, which makes it a great choice for standing out in the neighborhood. It involves placing siding panels side-by-side vertically, with the short ends of the panels reaching from top to bottom. Vertical siding is often associated with farm-style buildings and houses, but can work well with other house styles. It especially looks great on short houses, as the panels give the illusion of a taller house. Two common styles of vertical siding are board and batten, and grooved. A board and batten style involves putting a vertical trim strip in the gaps between panels. The vertical trim strip is often raised, so it adds texture to the siding pattern. Grooved vertical siding doesn’t have raised vertical strips between panels, as board and batten siding does. Instead, the dips between panels are part of the style. Shingle Siding Shingle siding consists of individual cuts of material installed in overlapping rows. Shingles became popularized on Cape Cod-style houses, which traditionally used shingles cut from cedar wood. The individual cuts combined with the non-uniform grain of natural wood makes for an appealing and custom look. However, natural wood requires special maintenance to protect it from water damage, so if you like the aesthetic of natural wood, you can opt for James Hardie fiber cement shingles. James Hardie offers a variety of shingle styles, including shingles that are uniform in shape and size, shingles shaped into rectangles of various widths and lengths, and shingles that resemble the scalloped scales of a fish. Combination Siding You can install multiple siding patterns, but too many patterns can reduce your curb appeal by making your house appear a jumbled mess. A common combination is horizontal siding as the main body, and vertical siding as a secondary body, but you should check in with siding contractors before settling on a design. Getting help from experts is a sure way to get the best siding pattern for your aesthetic. Comments are closed.
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