Colonia Wood Siding
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Colonia wood siding. Nantucket colonial with wood shingle exterior circa 1735 above is a very classic british colonial style house in nantucket ma a really great place to visit btw. However in colonial times clapboards and weatherboards had different meanings. Cutting edge meets classical with lp smartside colonial beaded lap which endows homes with authentic american style. Drip lines cast crisp shadows for maximum curb appeal.
In new england wood and in virginia brick. Clapboards were riven while weatherboards were sawn. Treated engineered wood fiber substrate. Cutting edge meets classical with lp smartside colonial beaded lap which endows homes with authentic american style.
Beaded siding as seen in the image to the left is another great choice for colonial revivals especially down south. The first residential colonial homes were medieval in style due to a building vernacular the settlers were familiar with. Engineered for climate we offer four styles of house siding. Clapboards today are also known as lap siding wood plank beveled wood siding and weatherboard.
If you are attracted to this look keep in mind that it requires periodic maintenance chalking and painting or staining to prevent weather damage and is susceptible to insect or rodent attacks. Clapboards and weatherboards were the most common sorts of siding. Pre primed for exceptional paint adhesion. Colonist brought this method to america.
Houses in england since at least the 13th century had been timber framed. Dutch lap siding is another option. Notice the steep gabled roof abruptly ending eaves exterior shutters and the symmetrical rectangle design all elements of british colonial architecture in the usa. 84 lumber s siding materials are built to resist termites cracking and moisture.
Lap siding from quality vinyl siding manufacturers is as attractive as wood and more durable. A timber frame with a skin made of local materials. Traditional 3 to 4 lap siding provides the traditional look of colonial homes. Lp smartside products combine the rich cedar grain texture of traditional wood siding with the advanced performance of treated engineered wood to help extend its curb appeal for years to come.
Wood siding commonly used for bungalow cape cod and cottage exteriors wood siding offers a rich look and is durable if maintained properly. Mastic vinyl siding offers beaded siding styles with crisp clear shadow lines. Colonial beaded lap siding endows homes with authentic american style. 16 length can result in faster installation and fewer seams.
Cement wood metal and vinyl siding. As america expanded in the 1800s so did the popularity of the colonial home design changing slightly to mirror the influences of its builders or geography.