There are a wide range of siding colors and profiles available. Choosing options that complement your home’s architectural style will help boost your curb appeal. Siding profiles come in horizontal, vertical and shake patterns. In today’s article, Four Star Roofing, one of the top siding and gutter installation companies in our local area, explains everything you need to know about siding profiles.
Horizontal
Horizontal siding patterns are the most common because of their classic design and effective protection against precipitation. Traditional lap siding is simple, effective and easy to install. It features siding boards that are partially layered on top of each other. Dutch lap siding looks similar to traditional lap siding, but it features a groove cut out of the top of each horizontal siding board. Beaded siding updates traditional lap siding with a bit of extra texture. Each horizontal siding board of this profile has a “bead” at the bottom.
Vertical
Vertical siding patterns are less common than horizontal or shake siding patterns. However, they work well with specific styles and can be used to accent eaves across the facade of the house. Panel siding looks like traditional lap siding, just vertically oriented. Vertical siding boards are placed with battons covering their cracks to make the siding surface waterproof. As an expert in siding and windows, we can help you determine if vertical siding is right for your home’s style.
Shakes
Shake siding patterns were first used when wood shakes were the siding material of choice. Square shakes are small shakes that are cut into squares, which are layered row upon row. Rounded shakes are similar but they have a lower edge that is cut in a semicircle.
Mitered corner shakes are square shakes with their corners mitered off. Fish scale shakes look like their namesake. Half cove shakes look unique because they have quarter circles cut into their bottom two edges. Staggered shakes feature shakes that are staggered from shake to shake. Octagonal and hexagonal shakes have pleasing geometric shapes.
You can rely on Four Star Roofing for all your siding, roofing and other home improvement needs. We have many years of experience and we are a GAF Master Elite® contractor. Call us at (281) 359-7663 to learn more about our services and products or to request an estimate.
