This is a great option if you are looking to replace your wood siding on a budget because pine is significantly less expensive than some of the other wood siding options that are available.
Wood siding alternatives.
For homeowners that want those classic looks that wood can bring but without the maintenance and durability issues there is an alternative fiber cement siding.
Vinyl and fiber cement siding can cost up to 25 percent less than high end siding options such as brick wood and stone.
Wood siding comes in clapboard also known as lap or bevel siding as well as shakes and shingles.
Western red cedar and redwood woods known for being attractive and durable are considered the best choices.
If you are going to be staining or painting horizontal siding then pine is a good wood to consider as it is easy to finish and will look great.
However that may come at its own price.
For example fiber cement siding is much heavier than traditional siding options and needs some moisture.
Clapboard siding uses planks of wood installed horizontally with an upper piece that overlaps the lower piece.
Fiber cement siding comes closest to duplicating the look of natural wood siding without some of the potential issues.
Wood siding and pvc siding are also good options that our team can provide installation and replacement service for.
Like all siding materials some of these low cost alternatives have drawbacks.
We d probably suggest something like vinyl or fiber cement.