In article 1ze8d.7470$Tj.4716@okepread02, jack wrote:

T-111 is cheap siding
I agree. I would like to to t&g cedar, but I am having a tough time finding
it up here in RI.

Have you checked into availability of Hardiplank, or the other cement
board products? Reasonably attractive as long as it's kept painted
(more than other pseudo-wood products), and impervious to bugs or rot.
It's not impervious to kids with balls, but it's far tougher than
masonite type products.

See http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner.htm for details.

Kevin