SPONSORED CONTENT -- (StatePoint) Replacing home siding is a renovation project with a huge impact, totally transforming the look of your exterior and elevating curb appeal.
Drawing on hundreds of years of home-building tradition, some of the most beautiful siding options today can give your home a touch of charm and nostalgia. Here’s what to know about incorporating these classic styles in a way that will keep your property protected from the elements:
Board and Batten: The use of board and batten vertical siding originated hundreds of years ago as a practical solution for covering the spaces between the boards on the exterior of a home or barn. Today, it portrays rustic, handmade quality, but its strong vertical lines have modern appeal that can enhance many architectural styles, from popular Craftsman to timeless Victorian.
Board and batten is commonly paired with horizontal siding, shake and shingle, or manufactured stone to add distinctive accents to exterior areas such as entryways, gables, porches, dormers and build-outs. However, it can also be used to side an entire house—a look that has increased with the rise in popularity of the modern farmhouse style.
Fortunately, you can now achieve this classic look with all the benefits of modern engineering by turning to products like ProVia Board ‘n Batten, which is made of high-performance super polymer vinyl siding. This low-maintenance material offers exceptional impact resistance and durability, a built-in weather barrier, and resistance to fading, cracking and thermal expansion and contraction.
Shingle and Shake: Traditional sawn and split cedar shakes and shingles have been featured on American homes since the 1600s. These distinctive cladding options
look great on their own, or can be paired with manufactured stone for a more eclectic look. And thanks to the latest manufacturing innovations, you can enjoy the beautiful look without the drawbacks that come from using real wood. Inherently moisture-resistant and low maintenance, Harbor Mill Shingle and Shake Siding is modeled after hand-picked cedar pieces using highly accurate laser scanning to ensure even the finest details are carried over.
Colors and Other Details: When you begin the process of shopping for siding, identifying which colors you might want for your home can feel overwhelming. Some manufacturers offer color palette suggestions curated by a design team, which comprehensively include all home exterior elements like the door, window, siding, stone and roofing. Before you make any final selections on colors, accessories and other features, be sure to use online tools that help you visualize how each particular product will look on your home.
To learn more about the attributes and features to look for in siding, visit https://www.provia.com/siding/.
“Few home renovation projects make as startling a visual impact as siding,” says Abby Huebner, ProVia Vinyl Siding product manager. “The good news is that rustic, head-turning charm and top-notch performance can go hand-in-hand.”
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