Colonial House With Cedar Siding

Colonial worked with us to find an affordable and attractive design.

Colonial house with cedar siding.

It can also withstand hail damage. See more ideas about house exterior modern exterior exterior design. The first basic house in the 1600s was a one story two room hall and parlor house with a central chimney. For specific western red cedar siding grades please visit the siding grading page.

By 1740 the shed had become a full story or a four on four room house. See more ideas about house exterior shingle house cedar shake shingles. Feb 19 2016 love the look of these shingles if they are stained instead of letting them weather. When properly installed and cared for they will protect your house for well over a century.

Characteristic of the cape style. This evolved into a two story four room building. As america expanded in the 1800s so did the popularity of the colonial home design changing slightly to mirror the influences of its builders or geography. We bought a house with cedar that was deteriorating and dated.

In addition because it is harvested from trees cedar holds some environmental advantages for homeowners when compared with manufactured products. Western red cedar exterior siding or cladding comes in a spectrum of patterns including the one that is just right for your home s style and your budget. By 1700 the saltbox evolved with a shed like addition on the back. Problems arise when they are installed poorly or neglected.

Oct 4 2017 explore todd drake s board cedar accents on pinterest. Cedar siding and shingles especially if they are old growth are extremely long lasting and resistant to rot and insects. The transformation was impressive. All siding is secured with hand forged nails.

Cedar siding withstands the elements much better than other types of wood siding such as pine. Heard these guys were good but they amazed us.