It is also naturally resistant to insects which make it the popular option of wood siding.
Cedar board or cement board for siding.
Cedar siding often takes the form of horizontal lap panels shingles or shakes.
With cedarboards board batten certainteed has combinded a popular historic siding with innovative foam insulation technology to provide a classic vertical siding with impressive energy saving sound absorbing and impact resistance benefits.
James hardie fiber cement lap siding.
Inside you will enjoy a quieter more comfortable home.
It costs around 2 80 3 per square foot for its material plus extra cost depending on the labor cost charged.
This material can be shaped into siding planks and shingles and is highly durable making it a popular choice for home construction.
Cedarboards insulated siding provides the added strength and thermal benefit of rigid foam insulation with easy maintenance.
Hardiboard siding is an alternative siding to cedar wood siding as are vinyl and aluminum sidings.
Although homes you have seen with hardiboard siding may look like cedar wood siding there is a difference.
It also comes in various finishes that mimic wood grain from a modern smooth finish to a more rustic rough hewn look.
Cedar board and batten siding looks warm and rustic.
Fiber cement siding is a man made home building material consisting of sand cement and cellulose fibers.
Wide 10 board with a 2 batten creates a 12 panel with the industry s widest vinyl board span.
Compared to other woods cedar costs cheaper and still looks natural.