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Eversole Home Decorating

8 years ago

This is a beautiful home. Is the siding cement board or vinyl? Would you ever do a higher end home in vinyl?

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Dennison and Dampier Interior Design
8 years ago
This house has wood siding. Fiber cement board can be used which is paintable for less maintenance. Personally I would not use vinyl or aluminum siding on a high end house. You need to take into consideration the style of the house, . Stucco is also a nice looking finish but again it depends on the style of the house.
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