Composite Wood Siding

Choosing a type of siding for the exterior of your home can be a difficult decision. There are many styles and materials to choose from, whether you prefer wood siding, aluminum, vinyl, or even composite wood siding. Composite wood siding (also called engineered wood siding) has become a popular choice, as it provides the beauty of wood siding with the lower maintenance typically found in vinyl or aluminum types of siding.

Composite wood siding is made from engineered wood. Some of the types of composite wood are OSB (oriented strand board), hardboards, and veneered plywood siding. The composite wood siding boards will nearly exactly mimic the look of true wood boards, except for the fact that the grain is completely uniform and close inspection may reveal that it is not natural wood.

Composite wood siding is thought by many to be more environmentally friendly than some other types of exterior wood siding, as it is often made from a variety of wood and wood products that are not able to be used for other products. Additionally, the lower maintenance required (it rarely, if ever, needs repainting or staining) makes it a popular choice for many of today’s frugal and busy homeowners.