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Alternatives to UGLY vinyl siding
While you may find some alternatives; keep in mind the reason vinyl is
popular is it is very practical. It is inexpensive and without many of the problems of many other sidings. If there was another cheap better siding, you would see a lot of it. For example Aluminum is going out due to fading and denting problems. Another thing to keep in mind. If you are having a hard time finding a siding in your area, it is likely because it does not work well there. It also will mean you are not going to find a crew that knows how to handle it, so the application is more likely to have problems. I notice you did not note stucco. -- Joseph E. Meehan 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math wrote in message ... I am looking for alternatives to UGLY vinyl siding. I can not stand the look of vinyl siding, and will not live in a house covered with this garbage. I considered brick, but its too costly. I would not mind aluminum siding, but it seems that few people use it anymore, and it's hard to find. Redwood or Cedar boards are far too costly these days, even though they used to be the most common siding. I dont want the sheet plywood with grooves because it tends to delaminate in a few years, even though I do like the look of that stuff. More so, I like the look of individual pieces. The old asbestos siding (in short strips) had an appealing appearance, as did cedar shingles. But asbestos is banned and cedar is (again) too costly. I am currently checking into these boards that look like logs, and really like their appearance. However, I am looking for other alternatives and suggestions, and must keep the cost down. The house is a standard stud frame covered with plywood. and house wrap. Thanks George |
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Amen to everything said by Joseph. I will add that woodpeckers attack cedar
but leave vinyl alone. Since you said cedar is way too expensive, and you don't like T1-11 (grooved plywood), and brick is way too expensive, and aluminum is not all that available anymore, you don't have a lot of options left. I think you will find the log siding look to run towards cedar in terms of cost, but you should look into that if it is attractive to you. There are a couple other kinds of siding I can think of. Hardboard (blechhh), and there is also a fiber-cement siding that looks sort of like painted cedar siding, and stands up to weather better than hardboard. So, you should check into fiber-cement in terms of cost, appearance and performance. It's not for everyone, but you might like it. Steve Johnson "Joseph Meehan" wrote in message ... While you may find some alternatives; keep in mind the reason vinyl is popular is it is very practical. It is inexpensive and without many of the problems of many other sidings. If there was another cheap better siding, you would see a lot of it. For example Aluminum is going out due to fading and denting problems. Another thing to keep in mind. If you are having a hard time finding a siding in your area, it is likely because it does not work well there. It also will mean you are not going to find a crew that knows how to handle it, so the application is more likely to have problems. I notice you did not note stucco. -- Joseph E. Meehan 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math wrote in message ... I am looking for alternatives to UGLY vinyl siding. I can not stand the look of vinyl siding, and will not live in a house covered with this garbage. I considered brick, but its too costly. I would not mind aluminum siding, but it seems that few people use it anymore, and it's hard to find. Redwood or Cedar boards are far too costly these days, even though they used to be the most common siding. I dont want the sheet plywood with grooves because it tends to delaminate in a few years, even though I do like the look of that stuff. More so, I like the look of individual pieces. The old asbestos siding (in short strips) had an appealing appearance, as did cedar shingles. But asbestos is banned and cedar is (again) too costly. I am currently checking into these boards that look like logs, and really like their appearance. However, I am looking for other alternatives and suggestions, and must keep the cost down. The house is a standard stud frame covered with plywood. and house wrap. Thanks George |
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wrote in message ... I am looking for alternatives to UGLY vinyl siding. I can not stand the look of vinyl siding, and will not live in a house covered with this garbage. How about some of the better vinyl siding? Yes, the cheap stuff is ugly, but there are some good grades available that if you did not know it was vinyl you would not guess it. The problem now is to re-open you mind to check it out fairly. Ed |
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"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message . com... wrote in message ... I am looking for alternatives to UGLY vinyl siding. I can not stand the look of vinyl siding, and will not live in a house covered with this garbage. How about some of the better vinyl siding? Yes, the cheap stuff is ugly, but there are some good grades available that if you did not know it was vinyl you would not guess it. The problem now is to re-open you mind to check it out fairly. Ed I have to second Ed. I never liked Vinyl, once on your stuck with it, and I live on the Atlantic coast, right on it, the ocean is my backyard. So, do you know what salt water driven rain does to a cedar shingled painted house? I had to paint my entire house and trim every three years. Then I looked into vinyl, and to my surprise some of the higher end stuff is quite attractive, they even have it to look like older cedar shingles. So that is what I did, two years ago. I didn't have then cover everything, like soffits and trim. That way if I want to make a change in the appearance of the house I can paint the trim a different color. I can do it in a day. But if you like the log sided look, then go with that because you're not going to find that look in vinyl. Dave |
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On 27-Dec-2003, AJScott wrote:
1. Maybe you're more avant-garde than our forefathers were, but I've seen a ton of actual rural wood farmhouses between Chicago and northwest Florida in the past 40+ years (and a few Sears catalog-type frame homes dating back to the early 1940s with the original wood clapboard in my current neighborhood), and I don't recall a single one having each course, or row, of clapboards almost a foot high, as you seem to be looking for. They're something like 4-6" high and really pretty much in line with the size of the vinyl getting slapped on today's new subdivision homes and condos. In fact, those individual early-1900s clapboards aren;t even anywhere near as high as a single course of the 1970s aluminum siding that's still on my parents' house. In fact, the narrow stuff is called "colonial". That certainly predates 1900. Mike |
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Check this out
http://www.owenscorning.com/around/e...changelook.asp Dave wrote in message ... On Sat, 27 Dec 2003 14:17:09 GMT, "David Babcock" wrote: "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message .com... wrote in message ... I am looking for alternatives to UGLY vinyl siding. I can not stand the look of vinyl siding, and will not live in a house covered with this garbage. How about some of the better vinyl siding? Yes, the cheap stuff is ugly, but there are some good grades available that if you did not know it was vinyl you would not guess it. The problem now is to re-open you mind to check it out fairly. Ed I have to second Ed. I never liked Vinyl, once on your stuck with it, and I live on the Atlantic coast, right on it, the ocean is my backyard. So, do you know what salt water driven rain does to a cedar shingled painted house? I had to paint my entire house and trim every three years. Then I looked into vinyl, and to my surprise some of the higher end stuff is quite attractive, they even have it to look like older cedar shingles. You mean they make vinyl siding that looks different than the (too narrow) 3 or 4 inch horizontal overlapping boards? I just cant stomach that look. Every (and I mean EVERY) new home they build today uses that ugly stuff. In my opinion, these new homes are all BLOATED. They build them way too large, then use that narrow siding look to make them look even bigger. (BARF).... If they made the boards in 8" to 10" "boards", it would at least look better. However, I can just imagine the amount of warpage on that stuff. I have seen so many of these walls where the siding is all warped and distorted, loose ends, and just plain BUTT UGLY !!!! I built a small rural farmhouse. I want it to look like a farmhouse, not an ugly modern condo. So, the 3 to 4" horiz. boardlook is a definate NO. However, I would consider vinyl if it looks like cedar siding, or has other looks..... I highly doubt that there is any vinyl that does not warp, no matter how expensive it is, but at least I would think it would be less noticable if the siding looked more "rustic" like cedar, because at least that way there is not such a smooth surface. Of course, the fiber-cement is one I am not familiar with, and want to look into. Like I said I liked the old asbestos siding look, and this may be similar. Thanks for everyones advice. (where can I find these vinyl siding alternatives to that boring 3 - 4" horiz. board look)? George So that is what I did, two years ago. I didn't have then cover everything, like soffits and trim. That way if I want to make a change in the appearance of the house I can paint the trim a different color. I can do it in a day. But if you like the log sided look, then go with that because you're not going to find that look in vinyl. Dave |
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In article
.rogers.com, "Michael Daly" wrote: On 27-Dec-2003, AJScott wrote: 1. Maybe you're more avant-garde than our forefathers were, but I've seen a ton of actual rural wood farmhouses between Chicago and northwest Florida in the past 40+ years (and a few Sears catalog-type frame homes dating back to the early 1940s with the original wood clapboard in my current neighborhood), and I don't recall a single one having each course, or row, of clapboards almost a foot high, as you seem to be looking for. They're something like 4-6" high and really pretty much in line with the size of the vinyl getting slapped on today's new subdivision homes and condos. In fact, those individual early-1900s clapboards aren;t even anywhere near as high as a single course of the 1970s aluminum siding that's still on my parents' house. In fact, the narrow stuff is called "colonial". That certainly predates 1900. Mike Those silly colonial folk. Maybe that's why they didn't use concrete block much: Not narrow enough. AJS |
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What about Novabrick? It's a mortarless brick siding which may fit your
need. Rob |
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From: george
If they made the boards in 8" to 10" "boards", it would at least look better. However, I can just imagine the amount of warpage on that stuff. most siding manufacturers offer a line of siding that is a beaded board look...usually about 8" overal with a rounded bottom "bead"...pretty good looking and "warpage" isn't an issue.... ------------------- Chris Perdue *All opinions are those of the author of this post* "Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug" http://hometown.aol.com/bugninva/MAINPAGE.html to reply take your PANTS off |
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Just look at a house with Vinyl siding after fire. What a mess. I have stucco house with cedar shake roof. No vinyl on my house. Tony |
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I suppose if you can overlook the mess your whole house becomes after a
fire, yeah, all that melty vinyl is pretty darn unattractive AJS In article GOEHb.860181$9l5.434160@pd7tw2no, Tony Hwang wrote: Hi, Just look at a house with Vinyl siding after fire. What a mess. I have stucco house with cedar shake roof. No vinyl on my house. Tony |
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"Tony Hwang" wrote in message news:GOEHb.860181$9l5.434160@pd7tw2no... Hi, Just look at a house with Vinyl siding after fire. What a mess. I have stucco house with cedar shake roof. No vinyl on my house. Tony And a roof fire would not be ugly? |
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David Babcock wrote: "Tony Hwang" wrote in message news:GOEHb.860181$9l5.434160@pd7tw2no... Hi, Just look at a house with Vinyl siding after fire. What a mess. I have stucco house with cedar shake roof. No vinyl on my house. Tony And a roof fire would not be ugly? Hi, Fire is all bad but cedar shake will burn be clean. No mess. My shake is treated one. Tony |
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On Sun, 28 Dec 2003 23:50:27 GMT, Tony Hwang wrote:
David Babcock wrote: "Tony Hwang" wrote in message news:GOEHb.860181$9l5.434160@pd7tw2no... Hi, Just look at a house with Vinyl siding after fire. What a mess. I have stucco house with cedar shake roof. No vinyl on my house. Tony And a roof fire would not be ugly? Hi, Fire is all bad but cedar shake will burn be clean. Obviously never had a fire. Jeff |
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Chuck wrote: On Sun, 28 Dec 2003 02:42:38 GMT, AJScott wrote: In article le.rogers.com, "Michael Daly" wrote: On 27-Dec-2003, AJScott wrote: 1. Maybe you're more avant-garde than our forefathers were, but I've seen a ton of actual rural wood farmhouses between Chicago and northwest Florida in the past 40+ years (and a few Sears catalog-type frame homes dating back to the early 1940s with the original wood clapboard in my current neighborhood), and I don't recall a single one having each course, or row, of clapboards almost a foot high, as you seem to be looking for. They're something like 4-6" high and really pretty much in line with the size of the vinyl getting slapped on today's new subdivision homes and condos. In fact, those individual early-1900s clapboards aren;t even anywhere near as high as a single course of the 1970s aluminum siding that's still on my parents' house. In fact, the narrow stuff is called "colonial". That certainly predates 1900. Mike Those silly colonial folk. Maybe that's why they didn't use concrete block much: Not narrow enough. AJS (sorry to jump in here but I thought this pertinent) How about a recycled material siding option? I have a couple samples of some imitation roofing slates that raise many eyebrows with their realistic look (then they pick it up!). These are allegedely made from recycled tires. If I coulda found an installer on Long Island (that didn't charge 'real' slate install prices), I'da done it. Now we're looking at siding options for our 1-story ranch. I completely sympathize with the op regards vinyl. My feelings are more principle-driven and I could accept a siding made from recycled materials. Any ideas? Hi, My cabin has a siding made of recycled crushed paper juice boxes. Pre painted with 20 year warranty. Been 5 years since install. it is hard as rock and color is still same as when it was put up. Went thru couple heavy hail storms, winter cold, summer storm, nothing bothers it. Happy with the product. Tony |
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