The Cape Cod-style house is a classic American home style. Learn its key design characteristics, potential disadvantages, and ...

On the top of that list: the Cape Cod-style house. With their small footprint and sublimely simple design, Cape Cods are one ...

The CertainTeed CedarBoards Insulated Double 4" Clapboard is part of the Siding test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Siding models like the CedarBoards Insulated Double 4" Clapboard ...

Historically, clapboard was made from pine, cedar, and redwood and applied on homes ranging in style from Cape Cod and Colonial to farmhouse. Jeff says cedar and redwood are his preferred species ...

The Celect Cellular Composite by Royal 7" clapboard is part of the Siding test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Siding models like the 7" clapboard are rated on multiple criteria ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As one of the most pivotal architectural elements of a home, exterior siding can dramatically ...

Contractor Bob Ryley explains the process of installing the new clapboards. Using galvanized nails, the boards are added in a staggered pattern for better visual appearance and weather protection.

This story was updated to add new information. Cedar Point plans to add a new record-breaking roller coaster to its already impressive line up next year. And for many, there will likely be two new ...

What should we do? J.C. A. The painters are right that the wood resins are bleeding through. They are called tannins and are fairly common with red cedar siding, particularly clapboards. What we do ...

Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface. They drive weather patterns for the entire globe, and absorb a vast amount ...

Choices include aluminum, brick, cedar, composite or engineering materials, fiber cement, steel, stone, stucco, vinyl, and wood. Typically, siding products include panels and panelized building ...