What are some good alternatives to expensive cedar siding?

Question

I am building a house up in the mountains and would like to get that cedar sided look but don't want to spend the money. What are some good alternatives that don't require a lot of maintenance (besides T111)?

Answer 1

theres siding that looks just like cedar ( plank or shakes) many colors also very durable and no fading cost ya some bucks thou
but you won't have to stain it and worry about bugs


could give url if interested

Answer 2

I don't know what T111 is, but I just remodeled a 75 year old farmhouse out here in the middle of nowhere and used Hardy plank (made out of some concrete product). I just put one coat of paint because I wanted a particular color....but you don't have to paint at all. It has like a 30 or 40 year old guarantee. (My electricity bill is only 10.00 a month more than when I lived in a small 2 bedroom apt.) You can get it at Lowe's or Home Depot. You decide if you want 4", 6", 8" or sheets...I used 8" as it was less expensive. Believe it or not, I priced roofs over and over....I finally got what I wanted....a white tin roof...entire costs and labor was 6000.00...only 1500 more than a composition and he even took the old composition off. Good luck...I lived in the mountains in NM for 12 years when the kids were growing up....lucky you.

Answer 3

Vinyl wears like iron and comes in various finishes. Our is still in great shape after 20 yrs.

Answer 4

Go to Home Depot or Lowe's.