Wood Siding Styles and Textures

Wood has a long and colorful past it uses in building and houses predates recorded history. Wood is abundant in nature and its uses are almost limitless; all living things throughout the world come into contact with it on a day basis.

The use of wood has evolved over time. Presently wood is used in building homes however its forms have changed. Technological advancements have allowed us to improve the quality of the end product we now have hundreds of options in wood siding styles and textures, among the oldest siding used in building homes is the wood clapboard this siding is extremely beautiful but as with all this that are beautiful they come with a high maintenance cost.

There are several different wood sliding styles and textures available on the market each carrying its own advantages and disadvantages. If you?re an owner of a wood clapboard home then you?re in ownership of a special piece of real-estate and keeping it looking beautiful requires a lot of care as wood is susceptible to the natural elements, decay and insects. Wood clapboard homes require regular exterior paint jobs and in instances where the wood develops a hole they require filling to replace the damaged siding.

Aesthetics

With the wide variety of wood sidings styles and textures a home owner is sure to find something that suits his or her taste. The home owner must keep in mind maintenance as over time this is what will determine the life of the house Wood sidings that have painted finishes tend to require a higher maintenance. You will find that a home that is poorly ventilated will have recurrent problems with the paint on the wood sidings. However, wood siding that have a stained finish carry a lower maintenance cost.

• Pine Wood Siding
  The abundance of pine wood throughout North America has contributed in part to its extensive use in building, because of its uniqueness and versatility it is used in many building...
• Spruce Wood Siding
  Spruce wood also know as whitewood is one of the more versatile softwoods available of the market, it is known for its strength, flexibility and natural beauty. Spruce wood is a member of...
• Fir Wood Siding
  Fir also a softwood is a member of the pine family similar to spruce. Their are several species of fir wood throughout the United States and Canada; there is the Canada balsam, Fraser fir,...
• Cedar Wood Siding
  Cedar wood siding is strong and durable it is know for its resistance to rot, its straightness and resistance to splitting cedar wood when stained has an exceptional look this is due to the...
• Redwood Siding
  Redwood is derived form the sequoia tree it is considered one of the most valuable timber species. It is highly valued for its natural beauty and its rich texture and tone . It is an...
• Log Wood Siding
  Log wood siding comes in a variety of shapes sizes and lengths. Log wood on the other hand is not made from a specific species of tree; it can be made for cedar, pine and fir and this all...