When choosing vinyl siding for your home, it’s important to consider color and durability. However, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the selections. To narrow down your options, it’s best to choose a style that best suits your home. Below are five popular vinyl siding styles to consider. 

5 Vinyl Siding Styles to Consider for Your Home

1. Board & Batten

This vertical style consists of boards separated by a thinner strip known as a batten. A great option for people who want to create unique accents, board and batten siding resists moisture and pests, and requires little maintenance. 

2. Shake

An affordable and low-maintenance alternative to natural wood, shake siding comes in both straight and staggered edge designs. While both designs offer rustic charm, staggered edge shakes have jagged bottoms that suggest the singles were hand-cut and individually laid. 

3. Dutch Lap 

If you want to add character to your house, consider Dutch lap siding. Resembling real wood, this horizontal style features grooves at the top of each panel as well as attractive shadow lines.

4. Beaded

Like Dutch lap siding, beaded styles offer shadow lines and grooves. However, the shadow lines are more distinct, and the grooves are placed at the bottom of each panel instead of the top.

5. Scalloped

Often found on Victorian homes, scalloped siding consists of half-round shingles. Many people use this style to create a striking accent in a different color than the rest of the home’s siding. 

If you’re ready to install vinyl siding or you need more help choosing a style, turn to Murphy Home Improvement. Serving Cincinnati, OH, and the surrounding communities for more than 30 years, these expert contractors will help you make the most out of your home. In addition to siding, they also specialize in roofing, windows, doors, and awnings. Learn more about their installation and repair services on their website and call (513) 922-8989 to discuss your home improvement needs.