Solid wood siding can be used as boards, shingles and shakes. Wood siding can be made from many species of wood including cedar, yellow poplar, redwood, white pine, spruce, and Douglas fir. Note: with redwood and cedar, corrosion can occur from the nails unless you use stainless-steel nails. Regardless of the species of the wood, it is imperative that all
The siding you choose for your home’s exterior has a HUGE impact on the look of your home so it is important to choose one that complements your architectural design. Other considerations are cost, maintenance, and insulating value. In this section, we leave the design questions to your architect, and focus on the functional and financial aspects of siding.
R-Value and Low-E are two terms that you will hear constantly when discussing many materials used in constructing your home. We’ll take a look first at why these values are important and how they affect your material selections. Poorly insulated homes are more expensive to heat because the heat that you’re producing doesn’t stay in your home for very
1. Site Selection Green building begins with the site that you choose. Building on land that is in a developed area, connected to main roads and electrical and water systems impacts the environment less than developing pristine land. The way you position your home on the lot also makes a huge impact on the performance of your home. By minimizing
