Wood Siding

Clapboards and other types of board siding last for decades, even centuries when correctly installed and maintained. Beautifrl and workable , wood board siding has long been a popular choice among homeowners. Wood siding is made from a wide variety of tree species and is available in many styles.

Some styles to consider:

• Bevel or Bungalow
  
  
• Rabbeted Bevel
  
  
• Vertical Board-and-Batten
  
  
• Drop Tongue and Groove
  
  
• Tong and Groove
  
  
• Shiplap

Bevel or Bungalow	Rabbeted Bevel	Board and Batten
Drop Tong and Groove	Tong and Groove	Shiplap

Some styles of wood siding include large panels or boards made of plywood or hardboard, which is constructed of heat processed wood pulp pressed into sheets. Board siding is available in many types of wood and milled in a variety of patterns. It can be installed vertically, horizontally or even diagonally.

Hardboard siding comes in an even wider variety of styles, ranging from stucco to embossed sheets that resemble shingles. Wood must be thoroughly painted and with regular maintenance, should last for many years.