Non Wood Beveled Siding

When milled with an unplaned face it s quite rustic.

Non wood beveled siding.

The rabetted bevel dolly varden pattern features a 1 2 3 4 notch in the thicker butt end of the board this rabbeted edge cut allows the bevel siding panels to fit together in such a way as to protect joints from water infiltration. Bevel siding also referred to as clapboard siding is a very popular wood siding product. Novelty drop siding is characterized by the dutch inspired swoop at the top and a hidden rabbet at the bottom like shiplap to allow it to be self spacing unlike clapboard and bevel siding. It is recommended that you top coat with a high quality latex paint for years of dependability.

Log cabin siding is a half log lookalike. It is a very good value compared with more expensive alternatives. Bevel wood siding provides rustic warmth for homes and log cabins. The product is locally grown and manufactured in new england.

Rustic siding is milled so that the appearance is of greater thickness. Also if you later decide to change the color it repaints better than most fake wood products. Dolly varden is bevel siding with a rabbeted edge allowing installation flat on the wall with a tight joint. It is lumber that has been resawn at an angle resulting in two pieces.

One edge has a thick butt while the other edge is thinner. This siding has been on homes in the north east since pilgrim times. The dolly varden rabbeted bevel profile is an easier install while providing the same traditional bevel style and appearance. They are lapped to shed water.

This type dates to the 1930s or earlier.