Today, there are nearly as many exterior siding options as there are home designs. Since your house's siding will play a significant role in its overall visual impact, this decision calls for careful consideration. Yet, it’s not just aesthetics that should drive your choice.
Beyond looking beautiful, the best siding for houses is also the one that will also meet your unique geographical needs. From locking in warmth during harsh midwest winters to withstanding hurricane-force winds along the coast, different types of siding for homes have specific qualities. The right material should offer protection and boost your home’s comfort—and it could even help control your energy bills.
If all these choices and considerations seem a bit daunting, we’re here to help. Our construction product experts have hand-picked industry-leading siding manufacturers to present you with the absolute best exterior siding options for your future home. Explore Schumacher Homes’ select products and find the right one for your custom build.
While their product line is extensive, the following selections pair especially well with the exterior designs offered by Schumacher Homes.
Combining rigid foam EPS insulation with polymer vinyl gives CedarMAX superior durability and energy efficiency—without sacrificing aesthetics. Polymer is among the lesser-known exterior siding options, largely because the technology is relatively new. But for homeowners seeking exceptional durability, the material is well worth a closer look.
Polymer won’t chip, fade, peel, crack or warp, and it has an impressive ability to withstand impact—hailstorms and errant baseballs are no match for CedarMAX. This option is therefore especially fitting for homes in areas that see severe storms during the spring and summer. The material is available in a variety of panel styles and more than two dozen color options.
Inspired by the cedar shakes and shingles that have graced American homes for centuries, Harbor Mill Shingle and Shake Siding is designed with aesthetics in mind but still boasts a high degree of durability. The material was modeled after hand-picked cedar pieces and crafted using accurate laser scanning for the ultimate level of detail.
Made from polypropylene, this siding boasts ease of maintenance, requiring only an occasional rinse to maintain its luster. No painting or staining is required, and its inherent moisture resistance prevents it from rotting.
This siding is also available in both rough-sawn shingles, which present a uniform look, as well as staggered hand-split shakes, featuring rustic appeal. Either option looks stunning on traditional and coastal-style homes.
Last from ProVia, but certainly not least, is the HeartTech Super Polymer vinyl siding. As their number-one selling siding for more than three decades, the material has exceptional weather resistance, color retention, and impact resilience. Homes in all areas of the country most likely to experience severe storms are therefore best suited for this option, especially when you consider its Lifetime Limited Warranty.
Each panel has beautiful oak woodgrain detailing to complement a variety of architectural styles. HeartTech is also available in both traditional lap and Dutch lap profiles, as well as 27 unique colors.
The brand is well-known for its versatile design options, supreme durability, and ENERGY STAR® ratings. PlyGem has dozens of siding options to consider, but we’ve narrowed down a few of the most fitting types of siding for homes we build below.
For a classic cedar look without the maintenance, consider Camden Pointe siding. Featuring an authentic wood grain texture, this siding boosts your curb appeal while maintaining a high degree of performance. It’s hard-wearing and has wind resistance that can compete against hurricane-force winds of up to 225 mph, situating it as a top contender for the best siding for houses on the East Coast.
Choose from more than 20 colors, and rest assured that any darker hues will be protected by Permahue® color enhancer and proprietary UV protection technology.
Few types of siding for homes can boast the level of insulation that ClimaForce has. The material has cutting-edge insulating properties to reduce energy bills and minimize your carbon footprint, while also promoting noise reduction. For our prospective homeowners in states that see harsh winters, the added insulation can be a comfort both for your interior and your wallet in freezing temperatures.
Likewise, scorching summers in Louisiana, Texas and the Southeast are made more bearable with ClimaForce’s ENERGY STAR®-rated insulation. It can also hold its weight against severe storms and impact because it’s up to three times more impact-resistant than traditional vinyl.
Explore this siding in a variety of colors and styles, including double, single and Dutch lap.
Nothing beats the allure of cedar shake siding, but while charming, traditional cedar shingles don’t offer the same durability and ease of maintenance that vinyl does. But with Heritage Cedar Shake, you can have the natural appeal of cedar shake with the strength to withstand winds of up to 230 mph.
This unique siding option is twice as thick as ordinary vinyl siding and is available in several options: double shingles, triple shingles, hand-split shakes, and half-rounds. There are also more than 20 colors to choose from, including rich greens, browns and grays. If you’re seeking a traditional architectural style or farmhouse look and building in a storm-prone location that calls for superb wind resistance, Heritage Cedar Shake could be the best siding for your house.
With roots in Canton, OH, Schumacher Homes is America’s largest custom homebuilder, serving 26 locations across 12 states. Since 1992, we’ve built over 20,000 homes inspired by each family’s lifestyle. This commitment to quality has earned us National Housing Quality recognition. We make custom building easy, with one-stop shopping design studios and model homes displaying the latest in architectural and product trends. Ready to create your dream home? Get in touch with our team today—no matter where you are in your building journey, we’re here to help.
About Schumacher Homes
Schumacher Homes, based in Canton, Ohio, is America’s largest custom homebuilder, with operations in 26 locations in 12 states across the country. The National Housing Quality award-winning company has built over 20,000 homes, customized to fit each family’s lifestyle, since its founding by Paul Schumacher in 1992. Schumacher Homes takes each customer’s inspiration and gives it a home. Each Schumacher Homes location includes a one-stop shopping design studio and model homes displaying the latest in architectural and product trends.