Types of Cedar Siding used in Siding Projects

A versatile style of cedar coding that can be installed vertically, horizontally, or even diagonally. If you have a cabin-style home in the woods, this kind of coding is great since it can easily accommodate the difficult angles during installation and stay consistent with the external décor. This type of siding uses an overlapping edge that allows the wood to expand and contract along with the temperature changes.  New Paragraph

Lap Siding

Lap siding is one of the most common types of siding. Here boards are sawed lengthwise and installed with slight overlap on each other. Since this kind of structure doesn’t allow any edges, it doesn’t hold or absorb any moisture and drains water pretty well. When you get lap siding for your property, make sure that there is as much overlap as possible between the boards. With more overlapping, you get more sturdiness from the structure. New Paragraph

Split Log

Log cabins have been a fond childhood memory due to movies, pop culture and beautiful vacation retreats spread across the world. If you have dreamt of having that kind of look for your home then you can go with this option. However, this type of siding is weak to moisture and hence needs a protective sealant coat.

Tongue and Groove

Like drop channel siding this one also provides you with the versatility to install the boards in any direction.

Shake Siding

They may look like shingles, but are much more durable and thicker. They are small in size and usually available in numerous fixed sixes. When installed they start from the bottom attached to the sharing. The rest of the boards are overlapped on each other and creates an amazing carefree and rustic look. However, you also need to coat them with a fire retardant sealant for your safety. You need to check if these sidings are permitted in your area since areas that may have frequent fires may have regulations against them.

Shingle Siding

 If rustic isn't your thing and maybe you want a more modern look, then you need this siding for your home. Moreover, they can be easily installed on weirdly shaped walls. You can even stain them or paint them according to your needs. The best thing is since they are made of cedar they are very low maintenance.