Is siding applied before or after construction?
It can be applied either way. The choice depends on what is easier and aesthetically pleasing for you. For some people, its easier to apply the siding while the walls are unassembled and flat and for others, it’s easier to apply it when the walls are already up. You can apply your siding to your doll house shell and then apply all components on top of it or your can wait for your dollhouse to be completely done and cut your siding around components. It’s all up to you and what your preferred look is. For more tips, I suggest you read the Siding Guide.