Fiber Cement Siding Styles
Renovators Place Columnist
Mar 15, 2010
Do you desire the look of stucco, wood, or cedar shingles for you home? Are the prices of these authentic exterior siding options out of your budget range? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you are in luck. Fiber cement siding is a durable siding alternative. Fiber cement siding styles closely resemble stucco, wood, and cedar shingles.
Fiber Cement Siding Styles: A Wood Look
One of the fiber cement siding styles is that which mimics the look of wood. You can choose from horizontal or vertical lap fiber cement siding to achieve a wood look at a fraction of the cost. With the wood grained finish, it is difficult to determine whether the siding is that of real wood or fiber cement from afar.
Don't waste your money on real wood siding. While wood siding is more expensive, it also requires more maintenance. This fiber cement siding style will give you the wood appearance along with protection against water, termite, wind and fire damage.
Fiber Cement Siding Styles: A Stucco Look
Many modern homes have a stucco exterior finish. While this exterior building material option can be expensive, there is an alternative. Fiber cement siding styles offer that of a stucco look. By installing large sheets of fiber cement siding (similar to plywood), you will attain a stucco appearance for your home.
Fiber Cement Siding Styles: A Cedar Shingle Look
Cedar shingles add character to any home. Along with the attractiveness of cedar shingles also come maintenance. Why not a maintenance free alternative? Among the fiber cement siding styles is one that resembles cedar shingles. And, fiber cement siding is water, fire and termite resistant, unlike real cedar shingles.
What is your style? Fiber cement siding styles are available to fit most anyone's preference.
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