Bellerose Roofing and Siding

Did you know some builders and contractors refer to cedar shingle siding as shakes? A benefit to using shakes instead of regular wood is that they require less frequent maintenance from the homeowner.

Different siding materials respond differently to weather extremes. The material you choose should depend not only on aesthetics, but also on practicality. Select material that will withstand the harshest conditions in your region.

Unlike horizontal lap siding for homes, board-and-batten siding runs vertically and puts visual emphasis on height, making the house appear taller. This type of siding is sometimes combined with the horizontal lap siding to create a more rural, casual look.

New siding on a house means never having to paint again, an expensive job for a contractor or a back-breaking weekend for a homeowner.

What’s the difference between wood clapboard and wood plank siding? While wood clapboard siding is horizontal with overlapping joints, wood plant siding is vertical and comes in board-and-batten, board-on-board, and tongue-in-groove styles.