Given the amount of historical and traditional homes in Massachusetts and the rest of New England wood clapboard siding is still very popular. Most homeowners who choose wood clapboard siding do so because they believe there is no other suitable option that can give them the look and feel of real wood. Many Massachusetts homeowners are willing to deal with the constant upkeep of wood clapboard because the appearance and curb appeal is more important. However what homeowners may not know is that because of the depletion of old-growth cedar, the only available alternative for wood clapboard siding is new-growth cedar. New-growth wood clapboard lacks density, durability and maturity which means the quality of new-growth wood clapboard is far inferior. These factors lead to faster rot and a more frequent maintenance cycle for wood clapboard sided homes.
If you're thinking of re-siding your home with wood clapboard siding, consider Everlast composite siding as low-maintenance yet beautiful alternative with a far lower lifetime cost.
Author: Peter Martino
