Vinyl siding is one of the most popular exterior claddings for decorating and weatherproofing your home. It offers homeowners a wide range of aesthetic and functional benefits over other types exterior siding.
While you may have limited choices when it comes to wood siding, aluminium siding, stucco, and brick, you can choose from a seemingly endless list of vinyl siding styles and colors.
Continue reading to learn more about different vinyl siding styles and vinyl siding options.
Beaded Seam Vinyl Siding Styles
Beaded seam vinyl siding is an extremely common type of cladding. With an expansive list of colors, beaded seam vinyl siding offers a clean and traditional design. It features emphasized lines highlighted by a rounded beam on the bottom of every clapboard. These beads are designed to mimic the appearance of handcrafted wood on siding from the early 1800.
Smooth Style Vinyl Siding
Just as the “smooth” name would indicate, smooth style vinyl siding doesn’t have any texture on its surface. With the look of long, freshly painted wooden planks, the smooth style of vinyl siding provides a simple and clean look. This material is commonly used to create the Colonial look or to restore historic homes. If you are a minimalist, the smooth style of vinyl siding may be the best solution for you. Smooth style vinyl siding is also known as traditional lap siding.
Board and Batten Vinyl Siding Options
The board and batten style of vinyl siding has wide and narrow strips that alternate. You can choose from either horizontal or vertical configuration. This vinyl siding style closely resembles the material used on barns, which explains why it’s also known as “barn style.” Board and batten is designed to offer the rough textured look and feel of cedar wood.
Horizontal or Clapboard Vinyl Siding Style
Horizontal or clapboard siding explains a type of material that runs across the home in a horizontal manner. Also recognized as traditional clap siding, this style has been used by vinyl siding contractors in New York for decades and is available in a vast array of profiles. One of the most popular styles is the wooden plank look of Dutch Lap.
Dutch Lap vinyl siding is designed with flushed overlapping panels that overhang each other with a shiplap joint. The panels have ornamental grooves between the laps, which bolsters the strength of the siding. This groove also creates a narrow reveal line, which reveals deeper shadow lines and adds visual interest.
Cedar Shake Vinyl Siding
Cedar shake vinyl siding styles are designed to mimic cedar wood, which is tough, rich, and available in a smorgasbord of hues. Cedar shake vinyl siding offers the allure of cedar wood with the durability and low-maintenance qualities of vinyl siding. This material is used by homeowners who are looking for a more natural appearance to their home or home addition.
Seamless Vinyl Siding
Seamless vinyl is made from the same material as other vinyl siding, but doesn’t have seams and provides a more uniform appearance to your home. The seamless property means no gaps or overlaps, which further protects the underlying structure from moisture and decay. At the same time, the seamless design prevents insects from getting into the structure and further reduce the likelihood of high winds pulling the siding apart at the seams.
Seamless vinyl siding is significantly more expensive and more difficult than other vinyl products to install. Instead of being applied in sheets, this material is custom fit for your home and is made to order. Because the cladding is seamless and produced in sheets, removing this vinyl siding can be much more difficult and meticulous.
Liquid Vinyl Siding
Liquid vinyl siding is a type of spray-on siding that was first developed in England. Originally, the goal was for the siding to effectively replace paint. However, builders loved the material so much that it became a siding. Liquid vinyl siding is one of most maintenance-free vinyl sidings with the ability to reflect heat, which makes it more energy efficient. Liquid vinyl siding offers the allure of wet paint and is one of the most durable and long lasting vinyl products on the market.
Solid Core Vinyl Siding
Hailed as the next generation of vinyl siding, solid core insulated vinyl siding offers homeowners several benefits. This siding features a dense core of foam, which deaden sounds from outside of the home. The foam core also serves as a barrier of insulation and reduces thermal conductivity. It can be installed flat to help bolster the overall r-value of the insulation.
Contact GAMCO Remodeling for a Free Vinyl Siding Consultation
Vinyl siding is a unique, fully-customizable material that offers a virtually endless number of options. You can choose practically any color and textures to create a unique look or match the architectural style of other homes in your neighborhood. In any case, the professionals at GAMCO Remodeling will carefully explain your options and help you choose the best vinyl siding for your home
Whether you are looking to replace the siding on your home or install new siding, the experienced vinyl siding contractors at GAMCO Remodeling will guide you through the process. After your siding is complete, we stand behind the materials and craftsmanship with an industry-leading Four Diamond Guarantee
Contact GAMCO Remodeling today to see your home in a new light with a new vinyl siding style.
