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Siding

Wood is used as a common siding material. Some sidings are applied over a base of sheathing. Others are directly applied over wall studs. Different sidings used are,

• Hardboard and plywood sidings: They are manufactured in sheet form and can be in any thicknesses and patterns, sheet sidings are often applied directly to wall studs, without sheathing.

• Vinyl, aluminum and steel: These siding systems look similar to horizontal wood siding but they don't require as much maintenance. These systems are applied right over the top of old siding.

• Wood shingles: It is used as a siding material for a wide range of houses from contemporary to Victorian. They're usually installed over solid sheathing with a protective layer of building paper.