Siding
The Surprising Benefits of Steel Siding
Read on to learn more about this durable, versatile, sustainable, and beautiful siding option.
How to Clean Vinyl Siding
In this DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House painter, Mauro Henrique, goes over all of the basics of using a power washer to clean exterior vinyl siding.
Coastal Challenges: Mitigating Moisture Damage
Learn how a vapor-permeable, water-resistant air barrier system serves to protect a cedar-shingle home from the coastal elements.
Redefining Exterior Wood Trim | 2020 Cottage on the Cape
Read on to find out what makes LIFESPAN® SOLID SELECT wood trim unique, and why we used it at the TOH 2020 Idea House on the Cape
Adding Coastal Charm with Cedar Shingles | 2020 Idea House: Cottage on the Cape
We’ve put together a few of our favorite looks featuring this quintessential coastal building material. Get inspired, here!
Low-Maintenance Exterior Material Options for Your Home
They may cost more up front, but these low-maintenance materials save later on frequent repainting and replacement—without skimping on curb appeal.
How to Build a Low-Maintenance Home
While there’s no such thing as a maintenance-free house, it is important to invest in the right materials that will go the distance for you and your home. Read our guide to the best materials to make your home a low maintenance one.
How to Build a Sidewall Flare Pattern
A sidewall flare is a common architectural detail on many period-style homes, particularly the shingle style. Follow these steps to build a sidewall flare pattern yourself.
All About White Cedar Shingles
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the architecture, installation, and maintenance of white cedar shingles.
Siding Design Ideas for Better Curb Appeal
From classic to contemporary and basic to bold, the options are endless when it comes to exteriors. Get inspired here!
How to Choose the Best Siding for a House
Get tips for choosing the best siding material for your home.
TOH Know-How: A Smarter Kind of Siding
Join Kevin O’Connor on a trip to the TOH 2019 Idea House where he learns about a new engineered siding product with superior durability and strength, that looks—and cuts—just like wood.
All About Siding
Cost, appearance, durability, maintenance and installation details all figure in your siding decision.
How to Choose the Best Siding for Your House
7 options to consider when deciding what material to use for the exterior of your home.
How to Install LP SmartSide Trim & Siding Part 2 | Pro2Pro
Recorded live from the jobsite of our 2019 Idea House in New Canaan, Connecticut, This Old House host Kevin O’Connor meets up with lead carpenter Gordon Jacobsen of Karp Associates to install a building material called LP SmartSide Trim & Siding.
How to Install Smartside Siding Part 1 | Pro2Pro
Recorded live from the jobsite of our 2019 Idea House in New Canaan, Connecticut, This Old House host Kevin O’Connor meets up with lead carpenter Gordon Jacobsen of Karp Associates to install a building material called Smartside Siding
What Is LP SmartSide Siding? | Pro2Pro
Recorded live from the jobsite of our 2019 Idea House in New Canaan, CT, This Old House host Kevin O’Connor meets up with lead carpenter Gordon Jacobsen of Karp Associates to discuss a building material called LP SmartSide Siding.
How to Install a Standing Seam Copper Roof
Jason Senior of J&R Senior Sheetmetal Inc. illustrates how he installs copper panels on a cupola roof
How to Install Wood Shingles | This Old House
Tom Silva shows the apprentices how to properly install wood shingles
Photoshop Redo: Reimagining a Rustic Retreat
A Tudor-influenced hodgepodge from the 1970s gets a much-needed makeover
How to Replace Damaged Vinyl Siding
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes
Photoshop Redo: Rebalancing a Boxy Split-Level
A more prominent entry, a new side porch, and upgraded siding and stonework improve the view from the curb
How to Remove Mildew From Siding
Cleaning mildew off of your house the right way is safer and more effective than using bleach
Idea House 2017 | Shingling
Keep up with the progress of the TOH Idea House in Rhode Island by going behind the scenes with builder Jeff Sweenor Special thanks to SBC Cedar
Photoshop Redo: Reinventing a Split-Level
Front-facing gables, a mix of siding, and Craftsman-style details make an unremarkable home into a standout
How to Repair Melted Vinyl Siding
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve the mystery of her melted vinyl siding
How to Repair Board-and-Batten Siding
Three durable water-table trim options to guard against rot
How to Install Shutters on a Brick House
Use masonry anchors to attach working window coverings to a plain brick facade—and add some period charm, to boot
Bleaching Oil for Aged Cedar Shingles
Speed up the graying process with this TOH TV-crew favorite
Enhance Your House With Fiber-Cement Siding
This sturdy, innovative building product can increase the beauty and value of your home
How to Install Fiber-Cement Siding
Installing time-saving shingles with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How to Prepare Aluminum Siding for Paint
Painter Jim Clark shows how to ready old, faded aluminum siding for a fresh coat of paint