Quintessential Cape Cod and New England homes often feature shake siding or shingle siding. Whether you prefer the more rustic look of a shake or the clean lines of a shingle, you can choose from classic cedar, vinyl, or fiber cement products. Each material has its own unique characteristics and advantages so we’ve compared our most popular shingle style siding manufacturers to help you decide which suits your budget, desired aesthetics, and maintenance preferences:
SBC Cedar Shake Siding and Cedar Shingle Siding:
- Style: red or white cedar shingles offer a natural and timeless look; natural or factory-finished solid and semi-transparent color options; designer shapes offered or can be easily cut and shaped, allowing for customization and intricate designs
- Durability: naturally rot and insect resistant; industry best warranty program for factory-stained cedar shingles
- Maintenance: needs periodic repainting or re-staining depending on elemental and weather exposure
- Installation Cost: more expensive than panelized Cedar Impressions vinyl siding; comparable cost to Hardie Shingle fiber cement siding; less expensive than CertainTeed Cedar Impressions Individual Sawmill Shingle vinyl siding
- Installation: requires craftspeople trained for best practices of wood siding and trim installation
- Design Inspiration: browse SBC Cedar’s photo gallery or order samples
Hardie® Shingle Fiber Cement Siding:
- Style: mimics the appearance of wood, available in Straight Edge Shingle or Staggered Edge Shingle style; hundreds of factory-finished color choices including the James Hardie Magnolia Collection with colors curated by Joanna Gaines
- Durability: highly resistant to rot, fire, insects, impact, and moisture; can withstand extreme weather conditions
- Maintenance: requires minimal maintenance and is easy to clean; factory-finished paint requires less maintenance than wood
- Installation Cost: more expensive than panelized Cedar Impressions vinyl siding, comparable cost to SBC Cedar Shingles, less expensive than CertainTeed Cedar Impressions Individual Sawmill Shingle vinyl siding
- Installation: requires professional contractors experienced with JamesHardie installation procedures and best practices
- Design Inspiration: Visualize your design with HOVER® Design Studio, brought to you by James Hardie.
Cedar Impressions Individual Sawmill Shingle Vinyl Siding:
- Style: replicates weathered and pre-finished cedar shingles; comes in 16 unique, authentic sawmill textures, and in 7 widths; realistic wood shadow lines; available in solid colors or color blends
- Durability: color blended throughout the entire shingle not just on the surface; resists moisture, insects, and fading
- Maintenance: resistant to rot, insects, moisture, fading; can be cleaned with simple soap and water
- Installation Cost: more expensive than SBC Cedar Shingles, Hardie Shingles, and panelized Cedar Impressions vinyl siding
- Installation: requires professional installation by craftsperson experienced with cedar shingle installation, PVC trim, and fabricated aluminum trim
- Design Inspiration: CertainTeed makes it possible to choose the cedar appearance you prefer – freshly sawn or aged with their Ageless Cedar Blend-It tool
CertainTeed Cedar Impressions Vinyl Siding:
- Style: comes in various colors, textures, shapes, and widths; dozens of color options
- Durability: known for its durability and resistance to harsh weather conditions; can withstand UV rays, moisture, insects, and fading
- Maintenance: resistant to rot, insects, moisture, fading; can be cleaned with simple soap and water
- Installation Cost: panelized Cedar Impressions are most budget friendly in comparison to SBC Cedar shingles, Hardie Shingles, and Cedar Impressions Individual Sawmill Shingle vinyl siding
- Installation: for best installation hire a Certified Installer of the Vinyl Siding Institute who is skilled in both fabricated aluminum trim and PVC trim; much faster installation in comparison to all individually installed shingle products
- Design Inspiration: Browse their sample homes or upload a photo of your own home to start designing your home’s exterior with CertainTeed’s ColorView
When the time comes to replace your shingle or shake siding, trust your home to a contractor with a commitment to professional products, quality craftsmanship, and reliable customer service. Our family has been the preferred contractor for thousands of Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island homeowners for over 45 years! We have been an A+ rated, accredited member of the Better Business Bureau for over 30 years and are honored to say that repeat customers and referrals are responsible for over half of our business every year.
