Vinal is final and very easy to work with. I put aluminum on mine to match
my house. VERY EXPENSIVE option
With vinal buy a double 4 or Dutch lap not the straight 8 stuff and buy the
heavy gauge. Install over osb board
Use the artificial composite trim It wont rot
Steel Doors for security
Spend a little more in the beginning and make it totally maintenance free
I put a old window frame on mine with mirror glass in it to give the
appearance of a window but it is still secure
I also installed a spickot on the outside from the sprinkler system main
line Alarm system also tied to house system
Four security light all tied together.
A double 2x8 across the header to allow the use of a come along for working
on the mower
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Hello, all.

I will be constructing a simple 10' x 10' outside storage building in
my backyard this summer. A 4" concrete pad has already been poured,
and as I plan construction, I am considering exterior siding options.
I have read quite a bit about Hardiboard vertical siding material.
This product, which apparently comes in 4' x 8' sheets, is paintaile
and rot-resistant. However, I've also read that it is a bear to cut,
and dry-cutting produces some really *bad* silica dust that should be
avoided.

So, my initial enthusiasm for Hardiboard has been tempered, and thus
I'm still considering other options. I would appreciate any
suggestions. I don't mind (and, in fact, would prefer) to paint the
exterior rather than rely on product color that may fade/vary over
time, as vinyl does.

The storage shed will be a pretty simple structure; wood-framed walls
on 16" centers w/ 1/2" plywood sheathing.

TIA for any ideas.

-intrepid