Vertical Wood Siding

Wood siding comes in several different styles. Vertical wood siding is one choice, and this type of siding is often made of either plywood sheets or board and batten design (alternating wide boards and narrow strips). Cedar and redwood are common choices. Vertical wood siding can also be made from engineered wood, which appears to be natural wood, yet avoids some of the common pitfalls—rotting, bug infestations, water staining—that can plague real wood. Most of the time vertical wood siding comes in larger sheets, up to four feet wide, yet still appears to be individual boards.

All types of wood siding provide a classic look. The board and batten types of vertical wood siding often give a building or home a "barn" look that is very popular in some rural areas. Some vertical wood siding has a very rough texture, other times the boards can be quite smooth.

Some of the disadvantages to using vertical wood siding include the possibility of cracking or splitting. Also, wood siding will also burn in a fire. Proper care and maintenance is required, including painting or staining approximately every four years. Often vertical wood siding is prestained, for easier installation and maintenance.