Old Siding Materials

Lp smartside products combine the rich cedar grain texture lp smartside products combine the rich cedar grain texture of traditional wood siding with the advanced performance of treated engineered wood to help extend its curb appeal for years to come.

Old siding materials.

Tough to the core lp smartside panel siding is a treated engineered wood product that s more durable stable and consistent than. Board and batten siding and reverse board and batten this style of siding first originated in sweden as well as norway. H u t g a nd ng l a ir. Cedar shakes shingles.

A look at the different styles and materials for siding shingles and roofing for old houses including clapboard dutch lap and novelty siding. It is ideal for siding applications from new home construction utility buildings planters dog houses and other remodeling or do it yourself projects. Roofing ornamentation such as finials weathervanes and chimney pots. Contact your local store for details and availability.

Wood metal and tile roofing. Plywood siding is an all wood exterior grade panel. Concrete clay roof tiles. Plywood siding features a rough sawn textured face for a beautiful rustic appearance.

Siding and roofing richa wilson intermountain regional architectural historian kathleen snodgrass project leader s y r or n. This type of siding was extremely popular from the 1980 s to the mid 1990 s as a low cost alternative to other existing house sidings. It plywood siding is an all wood exterior grade panel. Also referred to as hardboard pressboard or masonite siding is mainly comprised of wood fibers flakes or chips that are held together by glues and resins.

Figure 1 following national trends the forest service often used wood siding with a variety of profiles on frame buildings in the early 20th century. The design is made up of wide boards being placed together and then a thin piece of wood the batten placed to cover up the gap where the two boards meet. Then opt for board and batten siding a style that alternates between narrow strips and wider pieces of material to create a layered look. Lots of colors styles and materials are available either in stock or through our special order program.

It consists of boards that are secured vertically to the exterior of the building with smaller boards secured over the joints. When stone and brick siding won t fit the budget stone veneer and brick veneer offer a stunning accent. This unique style can be installed with vinyl wood fiber cement or steel materials. Early 20th century building materials.