What is Cedar Shake Siding?
Vinyl Siding has become increasingly popular with many homeowners because it requires less maintenance than homes without siding. Siding is available in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. Shakes siding is a form of siding that resembles shingles used on roofs. Shake are usually made from cedar or pine wood. The most commonly used exterior siding size is 48 inches. Most consumers choose cedar shake siding when they are looking to create a more natural look. Shakes can be used in the interior or the exterior of the home. Shakes have a rougher texture than lap and gap siding. Although shakes siding can be used on the interior, lap and gap siding is usually used on the exterior because they are made into long boards. Siding is fairly easy to install, but it does require a level of skill to arrange the siding properly. The best way to install cedar shake siding is the dutch lap method. This method is used to overlap the bottom row of siding with the top row. This gives it a neater mo
