When made of carefully selected seasoned wood and installed properly, clapboard siding can be maintained in excellent condition for as long as a house stands. Still, cracks, warping and decay can ...

Q. I have a 124-year-old house with clapboard siding, and the paint is starting to peel. One contractor says I should strip and paint when the time comes. He also said I shouldn’t replace the siding ...

When installing clapboard siding, it's important to overlap all joints. Here's a way to get started that will ensure staggered joints every time. Create a pyramid effect by cutting different lengths ...

There are three key factors to consider when selecting the right exterior siding for your home. 1) First, assess your home’s architectural style and how it fits within the neighborhood; for example, ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Clapboard siding is prevalent all over Staten Island. According to the website HomeSteady.com, clapboard houses first appeared in America in colonial New England. It became ...

This siding looks like wood clapboard, but it's fiber cement from CertainTeed. Picking the right siding for your house is a delicate balancing act between good looks, durability, maintenance and ...

As one of the most pivotal architectural elements of a home, exterior siding can dramatically influence curb appeal and, ...

When they first moved into their Bettendorf home 21 years ago, Dave and Gail Lewis did not have any particular problem with the clapboard siding. Over the years, however, they found the maintenance of ...