Depression Era Exterior Siding

Finally the right type of exterior siding influences your home resell value.

Depression era exterior siding.

Choose the right type and the curb appeal will skyrocket. When we renovated the building shown above we built out the exterior trim so that it would continue to project beyond new vinyl siding installed on some wall surfaces. Plywood siding features a rough sawn textured face for a beautiful rustic appearance. Siding also protects your home from weather and improves insulation.

Depending on the material you choose for your house. The classic example is log cabin siding a peeled log simulation with shiplapped joints. So if you re new to the world of house siding perhaps you ve only just started researching what the options are then you ll no doubt very soon become completely floored by all the different types of siding and different styles of siding available. Rustic siding is a broad term often applied to several types of siding milled to present an appearance much more like timber than their actual thickness.

Here are the most popular materials for exterior siding. First siding is a particularly tricky material since you will need to cover large portions of your home s exterior and the result may look awkward and less visually appealing. The presence of multiple layers of exterior siding can be spotted by noticing that the wall cladding extends out past the original window or door trim. Painting vinyl siding is possible with the right preparation paint and technique.

Brick piers replaced the slim posts holding up the porch roof and buck. Plywood siding is an all wood exterior grade panel. Kathydewar getty images. See more ideas about house exterior house 1930s house exterior.

It plywood siding is an all wood exterior grade panel. Different materials work better for different climates such as those that are very hot versus those that are very cold. The fundamentals foundation siding and roof were sound though the house did require new support beams. After photo by deborah whitlaw llewellyn.

Types of exterior house siding. Hiding the architectural detail and handcrafting from a different era. Create an opening statement. Log cabin siding was common by the 1930s in 6 8 and 10 widths.

Choose a color no darker than that of your siding darker shades absorb more heat which can warp the siding and follow the instructions for surface prep. Styles profiles shapes trim and accessories. If you decide to paint your siding select an exterior latex paint labeled for use on vinyl siding. In addition to the visual aesthetics of multiple layers of siding the second potential issue with covering your siding is that it does nothing to solve the problem.

It is ideal for siding applications from new home construction utility buildings planters dog houses and other remodeling or do it yourself projects.