Top 4 Effortless Siding Types
Envious neighbor wishes he had bought an effortless shed.
If you are looking for a type of siding that has a lot less upkeep than natural wood, manufactured siding is a wonderful option. It is made to look like natural wood without having to paint or stain it as often, if at all. Take a look at the top 4 effortless siding types the The Carriage Shed offers.
T-111 Siding
T-111 siding is a Duratemp ® product – 5/8” Plywood with an engineered wood face. It is manufactured by using wood products, 
adhesives and other materials to help prevent decay and bug infestation. A vertical siding that has a wood grain stamped into the surface which gives a natural wood appearance. Duratemp ® T-111 holds paint extremely well. You can paint or stain this siding, we suggest paint over stain because the stain will not hold up as well. T-111 is one of the most economical sidings we offer.
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D4 Vinyl Siding
D4 vinyl is a horizontal plastic siding, made to imitate wood siding. The D4 clapboard vinyl siding is made to look like real wood clapboard siding. The vinyl comes in a number of colors, it is a maintenance free product. A great way to go if you do not want to paint your building every few years.
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Dutch Style Vinyl Siding
Dutch style vinyl is horizontal plastic siding, made to imitate wood siding. The Dutch style vinyl siding unlike the D4 vinyl has a scoop top, which adds a decorative detail. The vinyl comes in a number of colors, it is a maintenance free product. A great way to go if you would do not want to paint your building every few years.
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LP ® Smartside Clapboard Siding
Smartside is an engineered wood, it is manufactured by using wood products, adhesives and other materials to help prevent decay and bug infestation. It is known for its durability. It is an environmentally friendly product, the company uses the whole log during the manufacturing process. What they do not use in the siding they use to fuel the LP® mills. It is a horizontal siding that is stamped with a wood face giving it a natural wood appearance. The clapboards are placed by overlapping the boards much like shingles on a roof. It is typically placed 4” to the weather, meaning that the clapboard might be 8” wide but only 4” of the board is showing.
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