Depending on the climate in your area, you could benefit from stucco siding.  Stucco siding is best for dryer/hotter climates. It is moisture resistant but water is a masons worst enemy.  The great benefit is it can last up to 80 years with minimal maintenance.

Stone veneers are factory made stone that are mor affordable than the real thing, but still looks like stone. Use it for dimensions as a half wall, or get the entire wall completed in this amazing stone look. Inside or outside, let your creativity take hold.

Some of the biggest benefits of fiber cement siding are that it won’t rot, it won’t fade from the sun’s UV rays, and it’s impervious to those pesky termites or other insects that can penetrate and affect real wood siding. Plus, if you need a refresh over time, it can be easily refinished or painted over.

Brick not only looks amazing, it can cool a house quicker than a framed house with siding. It may need repairs overtime from a professional mason, which we have on hand at Starks Chimney Services.

Affordable, looks nice, quicker installation, weather-resistant, fade-resistant, and impervious to insects and other pests.

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On the other hand mold and mildew are enemies to siding.

Engineered wood is made up of a little bit of real wood, wood scraps, sawdust, and other wood-like materials to build a solid and durable material that looks and feels like the real thing. Engineered wood is very easy to install; it’s also a lot more cost-effective and is an incredible alternative to real wood, which requires quite a bit of maintenance and upkeep.

Aluminum is best for coastal cities, it's affordable, low maintenance, can be painted, and repainted, easy to install.  Plus it's very durable. 

The advantages of clapboard siding include its sustainability, natural weathered look, and customization available. Clapboard can be made of most woods, including pine, cedar, oak, and spruce, and can be painted or stained any way you like. Some people also choose to do the charred method of burning wood called Shou Sugi Ban, which gives the boards a beautiful black color that helps wood last for upwards of 80 years.

Cedar siding is a beautiful way to use wood that has a unique look with benefits to match. Cedar is super lightweight, and this makes for easy installation as well as insulation. Cedar does a great job at naturally keeping cool air inside during the warm months and cold air outside in the cold months. It is highly durable, can be customized with exterior paint, and can be treated or untreated; both work well.

Seamless steel siding is a very cool choice if you want a literally seamless look to your home’s new siding. Seamless steel siding is designed and cut to fit the exact length you need. There won’t ever be a break where two pieces meet, except for the corners of your home. Seamless steel siding is designed to have a wood grain look but with the added benefits of steel.

Board and batten can be much more expensive than other siding options, such as vinyl. Because it requires quite a bit of wood pieces and is a much more complex installation process, both material and labor costs can go up if you choose to do your whole home. However, depending on the type of wood used and if it is treated, your siding could last 25+ years which pays off in the long run.

The benefits of corrugated metals for siding include their extreme durability that can withstand the elements from severe storms. It’s also resistant to fire, water, and pests such as termites. Metal siding is also very low maintenance but can last up to 50 years or more!

omposite siding is manufactured using plastic and other recyclable materials and is designed to look like regular vinyl or wood siding but with added benefits. Composite siding is an effective alternative to standard vinyl siding and is also more eco-friendly. It’s safely treated to resist mold, fire, and insects and will biodegrade in landfills. Composite siding is also very low maintenance but does require occasional cleaning