If you’re planning a siding replacement but not sure whether to have horizontal or vertical siding installed, it can feel challenging. The good news is that you don’t have to figure out the best solution for your exterior on your own. With the help of our experienced team, deciding between horizontal and vertical siding will be simple. We’ll help you narrow down the ideal aesthetic for your home’s architecture and neighborhood—and one that suits your taste perfectly!
Read on to gain insight into the beauty of horizontal and vertical siding, and discover which is optimal for your home.
The Timeless Beauty of Horizontal Siding
Often called “lap siding,” horizontal siding planks offer a sound choice that ensures excellent resale value, as most homebuyers are looking for a house with horizontal siding.
Classic Aesthetic
The timeless appeal of horizontal siding makes it a popular choice among homeowners. It looks excellent on a variety of home styles and can be easily used with other siding styles.
Comfortable Pricing
Horizontal siding is typically more comfortably priced than vertical siding. Its labor is simple compared to what is required to install vertical siding, cutting your installation costs even more. It’s a popular choice if you are updating your home to sell, improving an investment property, or house flipping.
Careful Maintenance
Your siding should be washed once or twice a year to keep it in top condition. When cleaning horizontal lap siding, be careful that water doesn’t seep in behind siding planks. If it does, you may incur damaging moisture intrusion without even knowing it. Left unaddressed, wood rot, mold, and deterioration can occur—leaving you with costly repairs. To prevent this problem, have fiber cement siding and trim installed, and be cautious when cleaning it. Also make sure your siding’s caulking stays intact. Replace it when necessary to keep your home sealed.
The Modern Charm of Vertical Siding
The contemporary look of vertical siding makes it a favorite among many.
Eye-Catching Curb Appeal
Vertical siding offers a distinct look to your home that sets it apart from the others. Its sleek, clean aesthetic is ideal for new home builds and remodels. If you love the rustic chic look of board and batten siding, you can achieve that look by applying vertical siding (boards) to your exterior and adding trim (battens) between siding planks. The result? A gorgeous farmhouse design. Board and batten siding adds elegant visual interest to your exterior.
Modern Vibe
Vertical siding comes in a variety of different profiles and dimensions to suit a wide variety of design styles. It adds height to your home’s appearance and makes a bold, modern statement. It is attractive when used to cover a whole home, and is also relied on as an accent element. It works well when used to highlight interesting features of your home such as entryways, low porch walls, gables, and dormers.
Low Maintenance
Vertical siding should be washed once or twice a year with a common garden hose (not a pressure washer!). Water streams down it easily and safely drains away from your home, making it simple to wash. You’re less likely to see moisture intrusion with vertical siding, making it a low maintenance option that shouldn’t require regular repairs.
Gorgeous Hardie Siding and Trim Styles from Craftsman Exterior Remodeling
Hardie siding and trim come in popular horizontal lap siding (Hardie® Plank), delivering timeless appeal and traditional aesthetics. Hardie siding is also available in contemporary vertical planks (Hardie® Panel), offering modern appeal that sets your home apart. If you desire a wood shake look, Hardie® Shake delivers the look of cedar with the low maintenance and durability Hardie is known for. Contact our team at Craftsman Exterior Remodeling today for expert Hardie siding replacement.
