It masquerades as wood or masonry, wears like concrete, and survives even the harshest elements. This Old House investigates what may be your best siding option
Sal VaglicaThis Old House magazine
Photo: Courtesy of Lew Oliver, Whole Town Solutions
To create this rustic-looking siding style, which dates back to the early 19th century, builders stand long fiber-cement panels on end and place narrow battens over the vertical seams and across the panels' field.
Similar to Shown: Smooth vertical panels and 5/4 trim, both in Woodland Cream, about $4.50 per square foot; James Hardie
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