• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Building Basics
  • Maintenance & Decor
  • Green Homebuilding
  • Outdoors / Landscaping
  • Home Styles & Trends
  • More
    • Electronics & Gadgets
    • Health & Beauty
    • Hobbies & Crafts
    • Home & Garden
    • Jobs & Money
    • Outdoor Fun
    • Travel

Homebuilding / Remodeling Guide

Real People. Real Experiences. Real Helpful.

a Fun Times Guide site

search

Home » Home & Garden » Home Designs & Architectural Styles » Cypress Siding: Naturally The Best Choice For This Victorian Home

Cypress Siding: Naturally The Best Choice For This Victorian Home

Pin
Share
Tweet

We write about products and services that we use. This page may contain affiliate links for which we receive a commission.

cutaway_of_lap_siding.JPGUndoubtedly one of the most overlooked features, or should I say building materials, used for this Victorian home is the smooth 3/4″ solid cypress lap siding. One of the interesting things I found out several months ago after talking to Rhett Bonner was that true Victorian architecture calls for the lap siding to create deep shadow lines.

Remember…back when they were building Victorian homes, all siding being used was solid wood and it was not a mere 5/16″, as is available today.

The owners of this home originally wanted fiber cement lap siding (Hardie plank). Hardiplank does not come in 3/4″ planks, only 5/16″. The Bonner Custom Home team was able to convince the owners to go with the cypress siding to aid in that full-blown Victorian home look…inside and out.

The result of choosing 3/4″ lap siding is noticeable. I look at enough houses on a regular basis to say that with complete confidence. It creates a different look altogether.

Why is the thickness of the siding such an important factor for this homebuilding construction project by Bonner Custom Homes? The answer is simple. Architectural integrity…a phrase that resonates throughout the Bonner team, from founder Jerry Bonner…on down the line. Have a 15 minute conversation with any one of them and you, too, would get the same vibe.

 

 

cypress_lap_siding_primed.JPG cypress_siding.JPG 

deep_shadow_lines_are_cast.JPG pre-primed_cypress_lap_siding.JPG 

deep_shadow_lines_indicative_of_Victorian_architecture.JPG nail_holes_filled_with_wood_putty.JPG 

raw_ends_of_cypress_siding.JPG smooth_solid_cypress_siding.JPG 

 

Another great reason to choose cypress siding is its ability to naturally repel insects and the attributes mentioned below.

“People who work with cypress on a regular basis say the wood’s natural durability is a plus for exterior application. Because cypress generates  cypressene, its own preservative oil, its heartwood is naturally resistant to insects, decay, chemical corrosion and other damaging elements.” Source

If you’re considering all of the different types of siding for your construction project, take a few minutes to review a few great links regarding cypress siding with additional information of other siding options and wood species considerations:

A Guide to American Hardwood Species
Siding material Cost Comparisons
Cypress: Strength and Mechanical Properties
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Cypress…and then some

Resources:

Hardwood Manufacturers Association
CalFinder: The Source for Certified Remodeling Contractors
Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association

 

Related:

Interested in learning more about this Victorian home?

Randy
Randy

I started as a home-stalker… visiting brand new homes under construction in the neighborhoods near my house. That inspired me to write about home building and home renovation projects — chronicling homes during different phases of construction from a consumer's point-of-view. Basically, the tips you'll find in my articles are a collection of checklists for what I think should (and should not) go into building or remodeling a quality home.

Pin
Share
Tweet

Filed Under: Home & Garden, Home Designs & Architectural Styles Tagged With: Siding, Victorian Style

Primary Sidebar

About Us

RandyI started as a home-stalker... visiting brand new homes under construction in the neighborhoods near my house. That inspired me to write about home building and home renovation projects -- chronicling homes during different phases of construction from a consumer's point-of-view. Basically, the tips you'll find in my articles are a collection of checklists for what I think should (and should not) go into building or remodeling a quality home.

Randy: View My Blog Posts

LynnetteMy husband and I have been through the home building process... from scratch... more than once! (And we still have a few pieces of property that we might build on in the future.) So we definitely have some helpful tips to share when it comes to designing your dream home and building a house from the ground up. We've also learned that the 'fun' doesn't end once the house is built. Our clever home maintenance hacks will save you time and money each year that you live in the home. And... since everyone's house eventually needs a little remodeling (as has ours), we've got some ridiculously helpful home renovation tips as well! Whenever I’m not DIYing something around the house or adding to my Dream Home Wish List, you can find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

Lynnette: View My Blog Posts

Top Searches

Appliances Architectural Styles Bang For The Buck Bathrooms Ceilings Celebrities Cleaning Tips Closets Communities Cool Products Customized Features Cutting Edge Decks And Patios DIY Doors Dumb Homebuilding Ideas Energy Efficient English Cottage Style Exterior Decorating Ideas Fireplaces Flooring Green Building Materials Green Homes Green Products Hardscape Hip And Historical Holidays And Special Occasions Home And Garden Tours Home Maintenance Insulation Interior Decorating Ideas Kitchens Landscape Ideas Lighting Money Saving Tips Paint Recycled Materials Remodeling Roofing Showers Storage And Organization Toilets Walls Water Windows

Footer

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
Fun Times Guide logo
Shop Our Favorite Items

Copyright © 2004-2021 The Fun Times Guide | Privacy Policy | About | Contact | Sitemap