Best Siding For Old Farmhouse

Old homes give me the feels and this farmhouse design did a great job of pulling in some of those elements into a new build.

Best siding for old farmhouse.

We don t want to put up vinyl siding fearing it will ruin the look of the house. We recently purchased a 200 year old farmhouse that we are in the process of remodeling. Landscaping throughout the front yard is built to endure intense texas heat. Also previous owners were very lax about keeping it painted to help preserve it.

Noteworthy design elements include. For siding that requires painting cover the exterior of your farmhouse in. More uniform in appearance but thinner than shakes shingles give you a smooth and consistent look. The exterior clapboard has been painted too many times to count and it shows its age.

Clapboard siding uses planks of wood installed horizontally with an upper piece that overlaps the lower piece. We have 5 lap board siding that looks like 2 2 1 2 boards. Fiberglass based asphalt shingles provide a simple budget friendly roofing material that complements a farmhouse design. Siding and trim play a crucial role in achieving the simplicity and clean lines that are the hallmark of modern farmhouse design.

Board and batten siding and a metal roof honor the farmhouse architecture that existed before renovations started while dark wood clad windows and posts introduce a taste of modern flair. The most popular pairing continues to be white siding with dark trim although some designers are now using soft pastel siding with red or brown trim.