At one point in time homes were simpler, having as many options as the big bad wolf did when he prayed on those three piggies, wood, brick or stone. Today, when you walk into the hardware store, options for siding can be overwhelming: vinyl, brick, metal, fibre cement, cultured stone and there is an even longer list online.
This article was originally published in Home and Cabin.
Vinyl siding, wood clapboard and fibre cement have similar appearances, but varied cost, durability and maintenance.