Wood-Clapboard Siding

Wood is still the most popular type of siding material. Typically cedar, pine, spruce, redwood, cypress, or Douglas fir is preferred for wood siding. If you wash, stain or paint it, wood siding can last for years. Just make sure the wood is dry before applying a new finish on it. Wood sidings can come in various patterns for both vertical and horizontal application. Wood siding is generally, but not always, installed over solid sheathing and a layer of building paper. Wood shingles are often used to side various house styles, from modern to Victorian. The pricing of wood siding varies depending on the market. Check with a local builder or lumberyard on pricing. Cedar siding can be bought from about $80 a square online.