Siding (construction)

Siding or wall cladding is the protective material attached to the exterior side of a wall of a house or other building. Along with the roof, it forms the first line of defense against the elements, most importantly sun, rain/snow, heat and cold, thus creating a stable, more comfortable environment on the interior side. The siding material and style also can enhance or detract from the building's beauty. There is a wide and expanding variety of materials to side with, both natural and artificial, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Masonry walls as such do not require siding, but any wall can be sided. Walls that are internally framed, whether with wood, or steel I-beams, however, must always be sided.

Most siding consists of pieces of weather-resistant material that are smaller than the wall they cover, to allow for expansion and contraction of the materials due to moisture and temperature changes. There are various styles of joining the pieces, from board and batton, where the butt joints between panels is covered with a thin strip (usually 25 to 50 mm wide) of wood, to a variety of clapboard, also called lap siding, in which planks are laid horizontally across the wall starting from the bottom, and building up, the board below overlapped by the board above it. These techniques of joinery are designed to prevent water from entering the walls. Siding that does not consist of pieces joined would include stucco, which is widely used in the Southwestern United States. It is a plaster-like siding and is applied over a lattice, just like plaster. However, because of the lack of joints, it eventually cracks and is susceptible to water damage. Rainscreen construction is used to improve siding's ability to keep walls dry.

Wood siding

Left: Wood shingles; Center: Clapboard; Right: Board and batten.

Wood siding is very versatile in style and can be used on a wide variety of building structures. It can be painted or stained in any color palette desired.

Though installation and repair is relatively simple, wood siding requires more maintenance than other popular solutions, requiring treatment every four to nine years depending on the severity of the elements to which it is exposed. Ants and termites are a threat to many types of wood siding, such that extra treatment and maintenance that can significantly increase the cost in some pest-infested areas.

Wood is a moderately renewable resource and is biodegradable. However, most paints and stains used to treat wood are not environmentally friendly and can be toxic. Wood siding can provide some minor insulation and structural properties as compared to thinner cladding materials.

Shingles

Wood shingles or irregular cedar "shake" siding was used in early New England construction, and was revived in Shingle Style and Queen Anne style architecture in the late 19th century.

Clapboards

Wood siding in overlapping horizontal rows or "courses" is called clapboard, weatherboard (British English), or bevel siding which is made with beveled boards, thin at the top edge and thick at the butt.

In colonial North America, Eastern white pine was the most common material. Wood siding can also be made of naturally rot-resistant woods such as redwood or cedar.

Drop siding

Jointed horizontal siding (also called "drop" siding or novelty siding) may be shiplapped or tongue and grooved (though less common). Drop siding comes in a wide variety of face finishes, including Dutch Lap (also called German or Cove Lap) and log siding (milled with curve).

Vertical boards

Vertical siding may have a cover over the joint: board and batten, popular in American wooden Carpenter Gothic houses; or less commonly behind the joint called batten and board or reversed board and batten.

Wooden sheet siding

Plywood sheet siding is sometimes used on inexpensive buildings, sometimes with grooves to imitate vertical shiplap siding. One example of such grooved plywood siding is the type called Texture 1–11, T1-11, or T111 ("tee-one-eleven"). There is also a product known as reverse board-and-batten RBB that looks similar but has deeper grooves. Some of these products may be thick enough and rated for structural applications if properly fastened to studs. Both T-11 and RBB sheets are quick and easy to install as long as they are installed with compatible flashing at butt joints.

Stone siding

Slate shingles may be simple in form but many buildings with slate siding are highly decorative.

Plastic siding

Wood clapboard is often imitated using vinyl siding or uPVC weatherboarding. It is usually produced in units twice as high as clapboard. Plastic imitations of wood shingle and wood shakes also exist.

Since plastic siding is a manufactured product, it may come in unlimited color choices and styles. Historically vinyl sidings would fade, crack and buckle over time, requiring the siding to be replaced. However, newer vinyl options have improved and resist damage and wear better. Vinyl siding is sensitive to direct heat from grills, barbecues or other sources. Unlike wood, vinyl siding does not provide additional insulation for the building, unless an insulation material (e.g., foam) has been added to the product. It has also been criticized by some fire safety experts for its heat sensitivity. This sensitivity makes it easier for a house fire to jump to neighboring houses in comparison to materials such as brick, metal or masonry.

Vinyl siding has a potential environmental cost. While vinyl siding can be recycled, it cannot be burned (due to toxic dioxin gases that would be released). If dumped in a landfill, plastic siding does not break down quickly.

Vinyl siding is also considered one of the more unattractive siding choices by many. Although newer options and proper installation can eliminate this complaint, vinyl siding often has visible seam lines between panels and generally do not have the quality appearance of wood, brick, or masonry. The fading and cracking of older types of plastic siding compound this issue. In many areas of newer housing development, particularly in North America, entire neighbourhoods are often built with all houses clad in vinyl siding, given an unappealing uniformity. Some cities now campaign for house developers to incorporate varied types of siding during construction.

Imitation brick or stone–asphalt siding

A predecessor to modern maintenance free sidings was asphalt brick siding. Asphalt impregnated panels (about 2 by 4 ft or 0.61 by 1.22 m) give the appearance of brick or even stone. Many buildings have this siding, especially old sheds and garages. If the panels are straight and level and not damaged, the only indication that they are not real brick may be seen at the corner caps. Trademarked names included Insulbrick, Insulstone, Insulwood. Commonly used names now are faux brick, lick-it-and-stick-it brick, and ghetto brick. Often such siding is now covered with newer metal or plastic siding. Today thin panels of real brick are manufactured for veneer or siding.

Insulated siding

Insulated siding has emerged as a new siding category in recent years. Considered an improvement over vinyl siding, insulated siding is custom fit with expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) that is fused to the back of the siding, which fills the gap between the home and the siding.

Products provide environmental advantages by reducing energy use by up to 20 percent. On average, insulated siding products have an R-value of 3.96, triple that of other exterior cladding materials. Insulated siding products are typically Energy Star qualified, engineered in compliance with environmental standards set by the U.S. Department of Energy and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

In addition to reducing energy consumption, insulated siding is a durable exterior product, designed to last more than 50 years, according to manufacturers. The foam provides rigidity for a more ding- and wind-resistant siding, maintaining a quality look for the life of the products. The foam backing also creates straighter lines when hung, providing a look more like that of wood siding, while remaining low maintenance.

Manufacturers report that insulated siding is permeable or "breathable", allowing water vapor to escape, which can protect against rot, mold and mildew, and help maintain healthy indoor air quality.

Metal siding

Metal siding comes in a variety of metals, styles, and colors. It is most often associated with modern, industrial, and retro buildings. Utilitarian buildings often use corrugated galvanized steel sheet siding or cladding, which often has a coloured vinyl finish. Corrugated aluminum cladding is also common where a more durable finish is required, while also being lightweight for easy shaping and installing making it a popular metal siding choice.

Formerly, imitation wood clapboard was made of aluminum (aluminum siding). That role is typically played by vinyl siding today. Aluminum siding is ideal for homes in coastal areas with much moisture and salt, since aluminum reacts with air to form aluminum oxide, an extremely hard coating that seals the aluminum surface from further degradation. In contrast, steel forms rust, which can weaken the structure of the material, and corrosion-resistant coatings for steel, such as zinc, sometimes fail around the edges as years pass. However, an advantage of steel siding can be its dent-resistance, which is excellent for regions with severe storms—especially if the area is prone to hail.

The first architectural application of aluminum was the mounting of a small grounding cap on the Washington Monument in 1884. Sheet-iron or steel clapboard siding units had been patented in 1903, and Sears, Roebuck & Company had been offering embossed steel siding in stone and brick patterns in their catalogues for several years by the 1930s. Alcoa began promoting the use of aluminum in architecture by the 1920s when it produced ornamental spandrel panels for the Cathedral of Learning and the Chrysler and Empire State Buildings in New York. The exterior of the A.O. Smith Corporation Building in Milwaukee was clad entirely in aluminum by 1930, and 3-foot-square (0.91 m) siding panels of Duralumin sheet from Alcoa sheathed an experimental exhibit house for the Architectural League of New York in 1931. Most architectural applications of aluminum in the 1930s were on a monumental scale, and it was another six years before it was put to use on residential construction.

In the first few years after World War II, manufacturers began developing and widely distributing aluminum siding. Among them Indiana businessman Frank Hoess was credited with the invention of the configuration seen on modern aluminum siding. His experiments began in 1937 with steel siding in imitation of wooden clapboards. Other types of sheet metal and steel siding on the market at the time presented problems with warping, creating openings through which water could enter, introducing rust. Hoess remedied this problem through the use of a locking joint, which was formed by small flap at the top of each panel that joined with a U-shaped flange on the lower edge of the previous panel thus forming a watertight horizontal seam. After he had received a patent for his siding in 1939, Hoess produced a small housing development of about forty-four houses covered in his clapboard-style steel siding for blue-collar workers in Chicago. His operations were curtailed when war plants commandeered the industry. In 1946 Hoess allied with Metal Building Products of Detroit, a corporation that promoted and sold Hoess siding of Alcoa aluminum. Their product was used on large housing projects in the northeast and was purportedly the siding of choice for a 1947 Pennsylvania development, the first subdivision to solely use aluminum siding. Products such as 4,-6,-8-and-10-inch (100, 150, 200 and 250 mm) by 12-foot (3.7 m) unpainted aluminum panels, starter strips, corner pieces and specialized application clips were assembled in the Indiana shop of the Hoess brothers. Siding could be applied over conventional wooden clapboards, or it could be nailed to studs via special clips affixed to the top of each panel. Insulation was placed between studs. While the Hoess Brothers company continued to function for about twelve more years after the dissolution of the Metal Building Products Corporation in 1948, they were less successful than rising siding companies like Reynolds Metals.^[1]^[2]

Thatch siding

Thatch is an ancient and very widespread building material used on roofs and walls. Thatch siding is made with dry vegetation such as longstraw, water reeds, or combed wheat reed. The materials are overlapped and weaved in patterns designed to deflect and direct water.

Masonry siding

Stone and masonry veneer is sometimes considered siding, are varied and can accommodate a variety of styles—from formal to rustic. Though masonry can be painted or tinted to match many color palettes, it is most suited to neutral earth tones, and coatings such as roughcast and pebbeldash. Masonry has excellent durability (over 100 years), and minimal maintenance is required. The primary drawback to masonry siding is the initial cost.

Precipitation can threaten the structure of buildings, so it is important that the siding will be able to withstand the weather conditions in the local region. For rainy regions, exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS) have been known to suffer underlying wood rot problems with excessive moisture exposure.

The environmental impact of masonry depends on the type of material used. In general, concrete and concrete based materials are intensive energy materials to produce. However, the long durability and minimal maintenance of masonry sidings mean that less energy is required over the life of the siding.

Composite siding

Various composite materials are also used for siding: asphalt shingles, asbestos, fiber cement, aluminum (ACM), fiberboard, hardboard, etc. They may be in the form of shingles or boards, in which case they are sometimes called clapboard.

Composite sidings are available in many styles and can mimic the other siding options. Composite materials are ideal for achieving a certain style or 'look' that may not be suited to the local environment (e.g., corrugated aluminum siding in an area prone to severe storms; steel in coastal climates; wood siding in termite-infested regions).

Costs of composites tend to be lower than wood options, but vary widely as do installation, maintenance and repair requirements. Not surprisingly, the durability and environmental impact of composite sidings depends on the specific materials used in the manufacturing process.

Fiber cement siding is a class of composite siding that is usually made from a combination of cement, cellulose (wood), sand, and water. They are either coated or painted in the factory or installed and then painted after installation. Fiber cement is popular for its realistic look, durability, low-maintenance properties, fire resistance, and its lightweight properties compared to traditional wood siding. Composite siding products containing cellulose (wood fibers) have been shown to have problems with deterioration, delamination, or loss of coating adhesion in certain climates or under certain environmental conditions.

A younger class of non-wood synthetic siding has sprouted in the past 15 years. These products are usually made from a combination of non-wood materials such as polymeric resins, fiberglass, stone, sand, and fly ash and are chosen for their durability, curb appeal, and ease of maintenance. Given the newness of such technologies, product lifespan can only be estimated, varieties are limited, and distribution is sporadic.

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Product	Typical Problems	Pro Tips
Vinyl	Cracking in winter, fading from sun exposure	Pressure wash yearly; avoid harsh chemicals
Wood	Rot, insect problem, warping	Seal and paint every couple of years; examine for termites
Fiber Cement	Chipping, moisture absorption at cut edges	Caulk seams; repaint every 7-10 years

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Dundalk Marine Terminal	Dundalk Marine Terminal is a significant maritime facility in Baltimore MD. It functions as an vital center for international trade and goods movement.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Delich_Bentley_Port_of_Baltimore
East Arlington	East Arlington is a domestic neighborhood in North Western Baltimore MD, recognized for its historic architecture. It offers a combination of housing options and local parks.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington,_Baltimore
East Baltimore Midway	East Baltimore Midway is a primarily housing community known for its historic row houses and neighborhood sense. It encounters challenges related to poverty, crime, and vacant buildings but possesses engaged community organizations endeavoring towards revitalization in Baltimore MD.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midway,_Baltimore
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Ellwood Park	Ellwood Park is a residential area in East Baltimore recognized for its proximity to Patterson Park. It provides a mix of historic row houses and a strong neighborhood atmosphere.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellwood_Park,_Baltimore
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Forest Park	Forest Park is a historical residential area in Northwestern Baltimore MD, recognized because of its large houses and proximity to a eponymous park. It offers a mix of design types and a suburban feel inside city limits.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Park,_Baltimore
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Mid-Town Belvedere	Mid-Town Belvedere is a lively Baltimore MD area recognized for its cultural attractions and historic buildings. Residents love easy access to shows, food, and the arts.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midtown_Baltimore
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Mount Vernon	Mount Vernon is a historic area in Baltimore MD, recognized for its magnificent architecture and cultural institutions. It's the location to the Washington Monument and many museums, theaters, and restaurants.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Vernon,_Baltimore
Mount Washington	Mount Washington is a historic community in Baltimore MD known for its beautiful landscape and village-like ambiance. It provides a blend of residential sections, local shops, and green spaces, creating a charming area.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Washington,_Baltimore
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Park Circle	Park Circle is a historic residential area in Northwest Baltimore MD, known for its circular street layout and proximity to Druid Hill Park. It provides a mix of building styles and a strong community sense.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Circle,_Baltimore
Patterson Park	Patterson Park is a spirited neighborhood in Baltimore MD, recognized for its expansive namesake park. The park features leisure activities, historic landmarks, and community gatherings.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patterson_Park,_Baltimore
Perring Loch	Perring Loch is a housing area in northern Baltimore MD recognized for its community atmosphere. It features a mix of home styles and convenient access to nearby facilities.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Baltimore_neighborhoods
Pimlico	Pimlico is a historical district in Baltimore MD, recognized for its famous racecourse, Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes. It offers a blend of housing locations, business areas, and a vibrant arts scene.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pimlico,_Baltimore
Poppleton	Poppleton is a historical West Baltimore MD area experiencing renewal projects. It's characterized by its closeness to the University of Maryland BioPark and its combination of housing and commercial spaces.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppleton,_Baltimore
Ramblewood	Ramblewood is a residential neighborhood in Baltimore MD, recognized for its tree-lined streets and community atmosphere. It provides a mix of dwelling options and convenient access to nearby amenities.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Baltimore_neighborhoods
Remington	Remington is a lively Baltimore MD area known for its artistic scene and varied community. It provides a blend of historical townhouses and contemporary complexes.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington,_Baltimore
Ridgely's Delight	Ridgely's Delight is a historic housing neighborhood in Baltimore MD, known for its charming brick townhouses and closeness to Camden Yards. It provides a combination of peaceful streets and easy access to downtown attractions .	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ridgely%27s_Delight,_Baltimore
Riverside	Riverside is a dynamic Baltimore MD area known for its historic buildings and namesake park. Residents appreciate a mix of community events, local businesses, and breathtaking waterfront views.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverside,_Baltimore
Roland Park	Roland Park is a historic planned neighborhood in Baltimore MD, famous for its beautiful architecture and lush parks. It offers a residential atmosphere with near access to the urban amenities.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Park,_Baltimore
Rosebank	Rosebank represents a residential neighborhood in Baltimore MD, famous because of its ancient buildings and community feel . It offers a combination of residing choices and closeness to local amenities .	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Baltimore_neighborhoods
Sabina-Mattfeldt	Sabina-Mattfeldt is a domestic area in northern Baltimore MD, recognized for its historic buildings and closeness to parks. It provides a blend of homes and a community-oriented atmosphere.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabina-Mattfeldt,_Baltimore
Saint Agnes	Saint Agnes is a residential community in southwest Baltimore MD, known for its proximity to Saint Agnes Hospital. It offers a variety of housing options and a community-focused atmosphere.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Agnes_Hospital
Saint Josephs	Saint Josephs is a vibrant neighborhood in Baltimore MD, recognized for its historical buildings and friendly community. People enjoy its proximity to local parks, schools, and small businesses.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Baltimore_neighborhoods
Sandtown-Winchester	Sandtown-Winchester is a traditionally African American neighborhood in West Baltimore MD. It encounters difficulties like poverty and vacant housing but has current revitalization efforts.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandtown-Winchester,_Baltimore
Seton Hill	Seton Hill is a historical neighborhood in Baltimore MD, recognized for its lovely architecture and closeness to cultural attractions. It offers a blend of residential, commercial, and civic spaces, contributing to the urban area's dynamic urban landscape.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seton_Hill,_Baltimore
Sharp-Leadenhall	Sharp-Leadenhall is a historical neighborhood in Baltimore MD, recognized for its maintained buildings and dynamic neighborhood. It presents a blend of residential and business areas, displaying its rich cultural heritage.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharp-Leadenhall,_Baltimore
South Baltimore	South Baltimore is a vibrant area recognized for its historical rowhomes, waterfront access, and flourishing local businesses. It offers a combination of housing neighborhoods, parks, and entertainment choices, which makes it a well-liked destination within the city.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Baltimore
South Clifton Park	South Clifton Park is a residential neighborhood in East Baltimore, recognized for its historical rowhomes and proximity to Clifton Park. The location provides a mix of urban living and green spaces, with continuous community revitalization endeavors.Baltimore MD	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifton_Park,_Baltimore
Ten Hills	Ten Hills is a historical domestic area in Baltimore MD, known because of its large, well-maintained houses and tree-covered streets. It provides a residential atmosphere within city limits, attracting families and those seeking a tranquil setting.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Hills,_Baltimore
Upton	Upton is a historic West Baltimore MD neighborhood known for its vibrant arts scene and abundant African American heritage. It's where you'll find landmarks like the Arena Players, one of the earliest constantly operating African American community theaters in the country.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upton,_Baltimore
Upper Fells Point	Upper Fells Point is a historic community in Baltimore MD, known for its varied community and lively arts environment. It provides a blend of housing roads, local companies, and proximity to the waterfront.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fells_Point
Waltherson	Waltherson is a residential neighborhood in Northeast Baltimore MD known for its tree lined streets and neighborhood feel. It offers a combination of house styles and proximity to parks and nearby facilities.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Baltimore_neighborhoods
Washington Hill	Washington Hill is a historic community in East Baltimore, known for its close-knit residents and amazing vistas of the urban landscape. It presents a mix of carefully maintained rowhouses and a developing commercial district along its primary roads. Baltimore MD	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butchers_Hill,_Baltimore
West Arlington	West Arlington is a historic housing community in Baltimore MD, recognized by its tree lined streets and strong community ties. It offers a blend of architecture styles and a lively local ambiance.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington,_Baltimore
Westfield	Westfield is a residential area in northwest Baltimore MD, known for its tree-lined streets and proximity to Druid Hill Park. It provides a mix of housing types and a suburban atmosphere inside the urban area.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Baltimore_neighborhoods
Windsor Hills	Windsor Hills is a historic domestic area in West Baltimore MD, recognized because of its gorgeous architecture and tree-filled streets. It offers a tranquil community with a powerful feeling of community pride and is conveniently located near major city attractions.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windsor_Hills,_Baltimore
Woodberry	Woodberry is a historical factory village in Baltimore MD, known for its appealing architecture and proximity to the Jones Falls Trail. Today, it's a lively neighborhood with renovated mills housing restaurants, shops, and apartments.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodberry,_Baltimore
Woodbourne Heights	Woodbourne Heights is a residential area in north Baltimore MD known for its historical buildings and community vibe. The area offers a mix of housing choices and proximity to local green spaces and amenities.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodbourne,_Baltimore
Wyman Park	Wyman Park is a domestic area in Baltimore MD, recognized for its closeness to Johns Hopkins University and the beautiful park it's named after. It offers a blend of historic architecture and green spaces, making a calm city environment.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyman_Park,_Baltimore
Yale Heights	Yale Heights is a residential neighborhood in southwest Baltimore MD, known by its tree lined streets and closeness to major roadways. Residents enjoy a mix of housing options and access to nearby parks and facilities.	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwest_Baltimore

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