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  • Accoya Siding
  • ebuild (11/23/2009)
  • Developed by Titan Wood of the Netherlands, Accoya is made from a process that increases wood's acetyl molecules, rendering it more durable and dimensionally stable, according to the manufacturer. The UV-resistant boards - available through East Teak and other hardwood distributors - can be used for a variety of applications, including siding and decking. 214-751-8988.
  • Reclaimed Siding From Trestlewood
  • ebuild (11/16/2009)
  • Picklewood siding is crafted from salvaged vat staves used to produce pickles, vinegar, and other foods in the 1800s; these redwood, cypress, and Douglas fir vats are being phased out in favor of fiberglass and stainless steel. The siding is available with the weathered exterior faces of the vats or processed to expose the clear material, the firm says. 877-375-2779.
  • Rainscreen Clip
  • ebuild (9/18/2009)
  • The maker offers a full array of products for installing hardwood rain-screen systems without drilling and exposed fasteners. The Rainscreen Clip package includes pre-drilled, rot-resistant furring boards; marine-grade aluminum clips and screws; FSC-certified, pre-finished siding in a variety of lumber choices; and pre-fabricated lumber for window and door trim. 800-545-8884.
  • Coastal Shingle SidingCedar Valley Mfg. Introduces a New Coastal Shingle Siding Panel
  • ebuild (1/10/2008)
  • Cedar Valley, the leader in handcrafted shingle panels, has introduced a new 7-1/8" exposure to its Coastal line of shingle panels. Handcrafted with 1/2" thick-butt mixed grain Western Red Cedar shingles, the 7-1/8" exposure is the newest addition to the popular line of Coastal thick-butt shingle panels, offered exclusively by Cedar Valley.
  • Cedar Devotees
  • REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (9/1/2007)
  • Lifetime Remodeling Systems in Portland, Ore., offers customers just about every type of siding available and appropriate to homes in the area. That includes vinyl, stone, red cedar, fiber-cement, and EIFS replacement.
  • Reclaimed Barn Board Siding Planks
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/19/2007)
  • Pioneer Millworks. Siding planks from old barns are reclaimed and cleaned up for reuse in new siding applications but are allowed to keep their weathered paint and age-patinated surfaces. The oxidized surface layers help protect the wood underneath, the firm says. Barn Board siding is available in two grades, a variety of weathered colors, and a mixture of softwood species. 800-951-9663.
  • Barron DesignsFaux Paneling and Siding that Emulate Brick, Stone and Wood
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/12/2007)
  • The FauxPanels.com line has been expanded with several new styles of faux paneling and siding that emulate brick, stone, and wood. Molded from real wood, stone, and brick materials and constructed from rigid polyurethane, the Faux Panels are lightweight, fade resistant, easy to install, and low maintenance. New styles include stacked stone, brick, stone wall, and bamboo. The panels are available with a Class A fire rating. 800-651-4223.
  • Siding
  • CUSTOM HOME Magazine (3/1/2007)
  • Siding in the Rain
  • REMODELING Magazine (3/1/2007)
  • Learning from the best practices of remodelers who work in climates where moisture-penetration is a constant challenge
  • ebuild Guide to Siding Specifications
  • ebuild (1/2/2007)
  • Exterior siding comes in a wide variety of materials, styles and colors. The most common materials are aluminum, engineered wood, fiber cement, steel, foam laminate, vinyl and rigid-core vinyl. The various siding styles include horizontal lap, shingles, shingle panels, vertical panels and soffit panels.

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