Wood siding is very versatile in style and can be used on a wide variety of homes in any color palette desired. However, most paints and stains used to treat wood are not environmentally friendly and can be toxic.

Wood siding’s installation and repair is relatively simple, although wood siding requires more maintenance than other popular solutions, requiring treatment every 4-9 years depending on the severity of the elements to which it is exposed. Ants and termites are a threat to many types of wood siding, such that extra treatment and maintenance that can significantly increase the cost in some pest-infested areas.

Wood is a moderately renewable resource and is biodegradable. Wood siding can provide minimal insulation and structural support compared to thinner cladding materials.