Natural Look

Although some materials such as vinyl and fiberglass can be designed to have a natural texture, nothing beats actual wood panels when it comes to giving your home that classic, rustic look. Whether arranged in rows like clapboards or in the form of smaller wood shingles, wood siding adds timeless warmth to your home.

Durability

Some homeowners tend to pass on wood siding because they think it’s prone to rot or termite damage. However, siding and roofing services providers say that today’s wooden siding options can actually last as long as or even longer than other siding alternatives. Cedar and redwood siding can have a lifespan of several decades, especially if properly treated and maintained.

Environmental Contributions

Wood siding is made with a renewable resource; siding manufacturers get wood either from lumber farms or reclaimed wood, which not only helps reduce the need to cut more trees from forests, but also has a smaller carbon footprint compared to creating vinyl or fiberglass. Disposing of old wood panels is also relatively simple, since wood can safely decompose in a landfill. Old siding panels can also be shredded and used for other purposes.

Ease of Installation/Repair

Wood is the only siding material that can easily be patched up with minimal effort. Cracks or cavities can easily be dug out and sealed with caulk, while older panels can be replaced entirely. Even instances of bowing or warping can be fixed by a saw or cutting plane, plus some sanding. A siding and roofing repair contractor will usually be able to fix wood siding, even if it suffered damage that would be considered irreparable if your home had a different type of siding.

Get your wood siding installed by the best in the area. Contact us at (503) 334-0733 or fill out our contact form to get a free quote. A Cut Above Exteriors is the leading roofing and siding contractor in Portland, OR, as well as other areas in Oregon.